Digital Advice

Looking to replace my Denon 2900 which is very old and having more problems.

Option #1DAC and Mac (I already own)

Option #2 Stand-alone Streamer DAC

For digital I play CD’s to the 2900.

Many but not all my CDs have been ripped to the Mac.

Goal is to stream music to HIFI system & play legacy CDs.

I stream Amazon Music HD, on my Mac and mobile devices.

My budget is $600.

mybuddy02-05-2025 1:47pm

mlsstl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,443 posts 02-05-2025 at 03:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a WiiM Ultra streamer/DAC and think it is fantastic for the money, which is well under your budget cap. And you can buy it on Amazon which offers free returns if it doesn't float your boat. For me, it falls in the "there is no reason not to try" catagory.
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soix Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,784 posts 02-05-2025 at 04:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This Bluesound Vault will let you stream and you can also load all your CDs into it so you can have all your music from one source, and I believe it also works with Amazon Music. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650171585-bluesound-vault-2-streaming-music-player-with-2tb-drive-cd-ripper/
wturkey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 814 posts 02-06-2025 at 02:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The WiiM Ultra is a great streamer via USB output. Using the Ultra with the onboard DAC was not my cup of tea. Perhaps the WiiM’s onboard DAC will be to your liking…..
wturkey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 814 posts 02-06-2025 at 02:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The WiiM works with the vast majority of streaming platforms out there. I can personally vouch for the Plex and internet radio options working flawlessly.