Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC)


I have a dCS Paganini DAC and Paganini Clock. I’m looking for a streamer only to pair with the Paganini to stream via Tidal.  That’s it, I don’t need a streamer/DAC/etc.  I don’t want to extra for pay for redundancy.  Any good suggestions on a streamer only  that you have paired to a high end DAC with good results would be appreciated. 

 

PLEASE no “try some at home on your system” responses …. that’s the reason I came here, for some recommendations. Price range $1500-$5000.

 

Thanks!

naperaudio

@naperaudio, if you value plug and play ease of use when listening to music, and you intend to use Roon, then I highly recommend that you look at getting a Roon Nucleus. I have one running off of a 19v Sbooster linear power supply that’s plugged into an AudioQuest Niagara power conditioner. Clean power being the key to getting the best out of any piece of audio gear, no matter how costly that bit of kit might be. I just turn on my amplifier, put on my headphones, pick up my iPad, and start listening to millions of tracks of music within a matter of seconds. 

+3 for Innuos.Zenith MkIII.

And use Roon with Qobuz, not Tidal or you’ll be wasting your money.

Hey Guys,

Thanks so much for all the great advice and suggestions.  I have a wonderful foundation for my search.

 

I will take the next few weeks to try and acquire many of the recommended streamers (and look into Roon) to make a decision.

 

I will keep you apprised of my search,

Dave (naperaudio)