Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k
I’m looking for a DAC/Streamer single unit, willing to spend up to $7-8k & not opposed to something like a recent model/demo/open box unit. The only streamer/DAC experience I’ve had so far with my gear connected is with an Aurender A200 on demo from a dealer. Said dealer says it’s the “benchmark” at this general price point. IDK, It sounds great, but what would I likely hear differently with the following units?
-Meitner MA3
-HiFi Rose 150b
-Lumin T3 or P1
-Bricasti
@rkfaberdds no, I didn’t compare. Bought online, sight unseen. I live in a very rural area. I tend to research stuff quite a bit before buying. And also, I don’t have any audiophile friends with big budgets (relatively speaking) that I can hang out with and compare notes/sounds. So I don’t have any comparative data for you. |
@rkfaberdds absolutely. I don’t see why not. Have anything in mind? |
You might be able to find a pre-owned Rockna Wavedream DAC and pair that with an affordable streamer like Roon Nucleus within your budget. That would give you a killer combo. You can always upgrade the Nucleus to the Wavedream NET when budget allows. The Rockna DAC will have a much larger impact on sound quality than the NET streamer. The Wavedream NET is an excellent piece of gear and besides serving as your streamer and storage device can play CDs with excellent sound quality. I kind of like the savings, convenience, and sound quality of used CDs. This is where I ended my digital journey. My digital front end is so good now that I have occasional thoughts of unloading all my vinyl. Thankfully those thoughts are fleeting. |
