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Re: streaming recommendations for newbie

Hi,

I'd like to finally enter the streaming world with my hifi system and am looking for recommendations.  I have streaming music in my car and on my computer, but I can't currently access any streaming services on my hifi system because I have tube gear and neither it nor my old backup gear have streaming capacity or a DAC (other than the CD player).  

 I guess that I need to buy both a streamer and a DAC?  I now have a pretty decent hifi system, but I want start out with modest priced streaming gear.    

Can anyone recommend a streamer & DAC, or unit that does both?  Does it make sense to put more $$ in a DAC or in a steamer?  Not sure about budget, but I'm thinking $500-1000 used for both as a starting point. Thank you.

Terry

tlh28
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jbuhl
898 posts
 

Couple of Blue Sound nodes over on TMR for around $300 and a Bel Canto DAC 1.7 over on USAM for $550.  

 

 

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fuzztone
5,502 posts
 

First streamer/DAC should always be a Bluesound.

From there it's easier to decide where to go, if at all.

gdnrbob
4,411 posts
 

Bluesound is a great starting point. A lot depends upon your system resolving point, with regard to upgrading.

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soix
8,726 posts
 

If you go for a used Node, better to get the Node n130 or Node X (or the current version) so you have a viable USB output — earlier versions lack this valuable connection.

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audioman58
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Eversolo6 if you need a dac the 6deluxe

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