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Higher End DACs

I am looking for a DAC (potentially streamer&DAC) to be paired in a mcintosh system (c1100/611). Its my first foray into digital streaming and I have no need for a CD player.

I see a lot of love for Esoteric, however, most seems to be around their transports? Are they not as renowned for pure digital streaming and/or standalone DACs? I see DCS (for instance) often referenced for standalone DACs - how does Esoteric compare?
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khiak
66 posts
 
@david_ten  I received delivery of the SD3100 HV yesterday. The dealer tried to setup the SD3100 HV with the Tidal apps but fail to do so. He told me to used the Tidal in the T + A apps with is very slow and not user friendly. Kindly teach me step by step to setup the SD3100 with the Tidal apps many thanks for your help.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@khiak  If you haven't already done so, you will need to review the 'Network Configuration' section of the manual and go through the setup protocols, per your needs.  Following this, refer to the 'Operating Music Services' section of the manual.

If you have specific questions, please PM me.
khiak
66 posts
 
@david_ten Many thanks, shall review the "Network Configuration" and the 'Operating Music Services"
khiak
66 posts
 
@david_ten Still unable to have the SD3100 HV accept Tidal Direct via the CAT7 cable from the router. The Tidal's App only allow selection of 1)iPad 2)Airplay & Bluetooth 3) KD-49X8300C (TV Chromecast) accept the SD3100 HV. Only able to run Tidal with the T + A MusicNavigator which is slow and not so user friendly as the Tidal's App. 
Any other pointers that I can check and configure to link the Tidal' App to the SD3100 HV.
Thanks

david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@khiak  PM sent. Best to discuss offline and not derail the thread.
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