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on the cheap

I am looking for suggestions for an inexpensive streamer for my sister. I mean a couple hundred bucks. Does anybody make such a thing that would not have to be hooked up to the internet but would work via wi-fi or bluetooth? AND also have a built in dac. Stereo is not her life like some of us. The simpler the better. Would not have to be new. It would be nice also to have the ability to have cd storage. Is it also possible to not have to be run with tidal and be controlled by an app?

thanks

dpm2340
lanx0003
676 posts
 

The next best thing is iphone with the adapter and usb hub like these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZRYKSF5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083XTKV8V?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

mahler123
3,064 posts
 

@mattw73 

the Op mentioned that his sister might want included storage.  It was unclear if he meant rip and store which bumps the price tags a few hundred bucks.  If she already has storage on a flash or separate hard drive then that wouldn’t effect the price tag 

mattw73
56 posts
 

@mahler123 true & good points 👍

I like what @lanx0003 pointed out. Pretty nifty budget device for anyone needed something like that

mahler123
3,064 posts
 

The problem is that your portable device is then tethered to your system 

mattw73
56 posts
 

I get what you are saying..it's not a device for me. My thoughts would be if you do a lot of Bluetooth to your stereo from your phone. I personally don't really use Bluetooth for my music listening or use storage devices. All my music is either streamed from Quboz or from TV app's to Dac. My TT is collecting dust on the sides & I've taken my CD player out of the chain. Albums to me have the sound quality & presentation between and beyond the speakers that is the most enjoyable or realistic...but the convenience of streaming is hard to beat for me. I did just turn 50 and haven't always been a fan of digital in general. I've only been streaming for a little over 2 years now.. slowly learning how to improve the sound. 

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