Lumin app sucks. I’d go with a new or used Aurender before I would even look at HiFi Rose. Unless you like to experiment with new brands and take your chances.
Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k
I’m looking for a DAC/Streamer single unit, willing to spend up to $7-8k & not opposed to something like a recent model/demo/open box unit. The only streamer/DAC experience I’ve had so far with my gear connected is with an Aurender A200 on demo from a dealer. Said dealer says it’s the “benchmark” at this general price point. IDK, It sounds great, but what would I likely hear differently with the following units?
-Meitner MA3
-HiFi Rose 150b
-Lumin T3 or P1
-Bricasti
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The original Directstream MK1 with the correct mods can sound better than the new MK2.
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Thank you, I have read everyones response and looked/read into your suggestions. Those advocating for separates streamer/DAC have persuaded me. The reason is I have now actually auditioned a streamer/DAC combo that I liked the sound of better than the A200. It was the GoldNote- had a Bigger soundstage, more 3-D imaging and resolution. But, Problem is twofold- it’s fiddly and I keep coming back to the reality that the Aurender app is what I want to use. HiFi Rose app reviews sounds full of glitches w irritated users on their forum. I have had a Lumin D3 in my system for a few days & its app is not for me. But I can imagine people like the Lumin sound better than the lower end of Aurenders. I might indeed. I’m shooting for a legacy/used Aurender paired with the Denafrips T2. I’d rather send $ to CH, but Weiss 501 is a little steep pricewise. Denafrips reviews sound beyond glowing. |
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