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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

audiocanada
lewl28
27 posts
 

I second the recommendation of an Esoteric N-01XD.  I love mine. 

dctom
103 posts
 

You could get a Grimm MU2 streamer/DAC. I have the streamer only and it is excellent.

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audioguy85
1,994 posts
 

If u are willing to spend 15k on a streamer/dac, you probably need your head examined.

audiocanada OP
188 posts
 

 @adasdad 

thanks for the second response, just not a huge fan of certain judgements

perhaps I misread

appreciate the specificity around your setup, exactly the kind of info I'm seeking

 

 

mikhailark
9 posts
 

7k for Denafrips Terminator R2R DAC + Iris DDC. Streamer is just a glorified computer, so maybe 1K. Buy yourself Denafrips Artemis headphone amp and nice cans for the remainder.

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