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Is Spotify a Hi Fi source for streaming? What streamer is good at $1000

shiner3237

What do you think about the Cambridge Audio CXN V2 ?

I haven’t heard it but it has gotten many favorable comments here and has many happy owners so it’s hard to see going wrong with it.  I’d just say for a little more you have the Innuos Pulse Mini and for a little less there’s the EverSolo DMP-A6, both of which are also excellent and well worth a look.  If it’s me I’d spring for the Innuos for the pedigree and trickle-down tech from higher models, Sense app, and excellent customer service, and I’d add a linear power supply (good ones can be had for around $200) as soon as it was in the budget.  But honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with any of these three streamers and would be very happy with any of them.  Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck.  

The CXN V2 is excellent and the internal DAC surprisingly good...I use one in bedroom system with Gato amp and speakers...they can often be had refurbished directly form Cambridge for about $750 including warranty and return privileges...

If you already have a DAC and are just looking for a streamer think about increasing your budget just a bit and look at a used Aurender N100H here or on US Audio Mart.  It s a very vice streamer with great software.  Used they run around $1200 to $1500.   Full disclosure - I have one up for sale on Audio Mart.

Had Tidal and Qobuz and could do a direct comparison. Qobuz was the clear winner. The Zen Dac is a good starting point.