riaa, you are correct: MSB is an obvious choice. However, it (configured) is likely outside of the OP’s budget.
Bricasti Design M1 SE - W/ LAN Network Streamer - Version 1.51 V. Denafrips Terminator
I am stumbling along trying to put together a digital streaming system. Have a tidal account and stream through a Farad Power Supply, Roon Nucleus and a AudioQuest Dragon Fly Red, into a Pass Labs XP 30 Line Stage Preamp, Pass Labs Class A mono blocs, Klipsch LaScala. Considering Bricasti Design M1 SE - Includes LAN Network Streamer - Latest Clock Upgrade Version 1.51 or Denafrips Terminator R2R DAC. My budget is under $10K and I like to buy used. Would appreciate the Forum's assistance in evaluating these components, how they would would work with the Roon Nucleus and what other components would be necessary or desired. I don't expect to use the Dragon Fly. It was used as a cheap way to get started. My system is currently fully balanced.
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@thinman2 Both are excellent choices. I've heard both, and owned the Denafrips Terminator. Denafrips has an active FaceBook page and we have a thread here on the forum: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/denafrips-dac-owner-impressions-feedback-general-discussion-que I disagree on the point that "Too many things can go wrong between streamer and DAC unless they are from a single manufacturer using proprietary connection." My experience has found otherwise. @chesebert has a solid list in his above post. Within his choices, the Lumin X1 stands out (in my opinion) as an ~ all in one option. Another option to add to chesebert's list: an audio friend of mine is considering the Merging+NADAC Both the X1 and Merging (new) are a bit above your 10K budget. Since each eliminates a few components, they may apply... For reference, my Denafrips Terminator system chain was: Small Green Computer > Sonore Signature Rendu SE > Terminator I replaced the Terminator (as well as the Sonore and my Pre) with the T+A SDV 3100 HV recently. |