Streamer & DAC under $1000?


Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a good streamer with a built-in DAC or a separate streamer and DAC. I'd like something under $1000.

If there's already a discussion like this, let me know, and I'll close this post.

tarik1986

As a current BlueSound user (N130) with external power supply and DAC, if I was looking for a one box solution for ~$1K I'd probably buy the ICON.

Here’s an idea for a separate DAC and streamer that’s in your price range and gives you the flexibility to upgrade the streamer or DAC in the future as tech progresses. I think it’d be tough for a combo streamer/DAC to beat or even match this pair. I own this DAC BTW, and it’s an excellent performer for the $$$ and even more so used. Add an external LPS to the Node when funds allow and you could be good for a long while. Just one idea, and best of luck.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/235866166165

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650124557-musician-audio-pegasus-r2r-dac-in-excellent-condition-with-synergistic-research-fuses/

Here’s a review of the DAC in case it’s helpful, and I find it to be pretty spot on.
https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/musician-audio-pegasus-r2r-dac-review/

You might try the Matrix mini-i Pro 4.

This has amazing streaming options, and the DAC is pretty good as almost all DACs are these days. I owned the prior model.