So I’m new to most discussions herr although I admittedly lurk about for information; so many bright and informative perspectives on all kinds of gear. Here’s my question... I have a very modest older setup that I like to listen to late night. Have some Linn Keilidh & AR 10pi speakers, Tandberg 3012 and Yamaha CA-810 integrateds, Luxman TT (various carts) and an SAE parametric EQ. I move this gear in and out in various combinations but really enjoy all of it. I had a Meridian portable DAC at one time but passed it on to my son. Was an easy enough piece to add to my kit and thought it provided a notable difference in most formats. I have the opportunity to pick up a Muse Model 2 DAC for small change. I know back to when it was introduced it was/is a pretty serious piece when paired with a transport. Anyone have experience streaming with this unit and if so how did it perform? I also use an Apple AE to stream lossless through my iPad and use Tidal which I find pretty good. I can take the Muse home for a test drive too which is nice... I can form my own opinion on the component but just curious if anyone has a similar system using a Model 2 or older Muse DAC in the same configuration. Thanks!
Why does my old CD player sound so much better than my new streamer?
Earlier this year I upgraded my system. Briefly, new Prima Luna Dialogue Premium HP integrated, new Lumin D2 streamer/DAC, kept my Tekton speakers, bought a 10 year old Muse Erato CD player, new Nordost Red Dawn cables all around. After plenty of break in, the Lumin D2 streaming Tidal, even 24/96, does not sound close to as good as the Muse Erato. I understand the Muse was about $10k new years ago, I paid $650 for it on Audiogon, is that the difference? It replaced my Naim I had for 20+ years and I bought it on the chance I want to listen to something not on Tidal, but now I'm going to CDs when I want to sit and listen instead of streaming. I considered upgrading to the Lumin T2, but will that be more of the same Lumin sound, which is accurate but thin and a little cold compared to the Muse. I like the Lumin when just letting Tidal shuffle music as I move around the house, but from the opening note in an A/B test the Muse just sounds so much warmer, live and simply more enjoyable. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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