15k for streamer and dac....how much on each?
for a music first, streaming only, two channel system.......with 15k in pocket (can buy new or used) is the general rule of thumb 50/50 split on the budget?
do any all in one units at this price point compare to separates?
What choice did you land on at your respective budgets?
I've not had the greatest experience with streamers.....sound more similar than dissimilar to my admittedly non golden untrained ears
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Heyya @audiocanada I’s say between jingling $15K in your pocket and your above predilections, you just might be the spitting image of an audiophile yet 😉 What do you know about how the two devices work, how they are assessed for sound “quality,” and so forth? When you don’t perceive much difference between devices, there are more worldly, or at least disciplined, ways of going about learning than shedding a low 5-figs as a first step. |
Is there a reason you wouldn’t want a one box solution….? The DCS Bartok is an amazing DAC. I’ve compared it to Nagra - Audio Research - Chord - Aurender - Moon - They are popping up used on Audiogon. As they retain a fair amount of thier value, maybe buy a Bartok and live with it a while…..?? it’s so subjective. This is just my journey. I currently have a Rossini Apex Player and somehow, it just keeps getting better…!
have fun…! |
Forunder $7k the T+a 200 dac myself and many say by far best in class it beats dacs much more expensive . The innuous pulsar latest mk3 or 4 you can get forunder $6500 which is top notch and better interface then Roon sounding better to not have to use Roon. Buy a decent ethernet switch Ansuz or innuos and for sure quality Ethernet cables , and important buy a quality LPS power supply at the router ,the$5 junk wall wart that comes with the router- modem comboinduces a lot of noise , linear tube audio $700 on Audiogon by far the best in class and can go upto 8 amps routers are around 4amps look on the wall wart today most are 12 v and comes with a very high quality DC cable to router. Many people forget this ,a Big Mistake. |
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