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Step up from Bluesound Vault 2, next move?

I have owned a Bluesound Vault 2 for nearly 2 years. I bought primarily to rip my CD collection to be all in one place.
However over the last couple years my listening has changed and I mostly stream Tidal through the Vault or listen to vinyl.
So I already have all my CD ripped and not likely to add many more in all honesty.

The Vault is likely not the last word in streaming quality I realise.

So suggestions based on experience please.
If I am going to update to a newer server I may as well make it a server DAC so I can replace both the Vault and the Brooklyn in one move.

Obviously the sq needs outperform the Vault fed into the Brooklyn.

I have backed up all my CD collection from the Vault to a separate 2tb USB drive so will be able to access those as a local drive ( I hope).

What is the most logical next move?
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uberwaltz OP
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Not had any time to spare to really look at anything, heck not even had time to play any music which is akin to me being comatose!
Busy 2 work weeks ahead and not even home so when I get time I will weigh up the options.
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robelvick
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I love my Lumin D2.

Highlights for me:
-Streamer & DAC
-Full MQA decoding
-Balanced & single ended outputs
-Roon Ready (although it has it’s own App that looks nice)
-Small footprint, and looks cool :)

and MOST of all, it sounds fantastic with anything I throw at it!


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Robert
How would you compare the Lumin d2 DAC function and sq to the mytek Brooklyn?
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robelvick
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Uber,

I prefer the SQ in the Lumin, more analogesque.  Mytek will have better detail retrieval and of course more choices for inputs, and can be used as a preamp as you know.

Since I only need one input, and no volume control, the Lumin seemed like the right choice for me, and I'm quite happy with it.


david_ten
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Here are suggestions from 'The Absolute Sound' (in case you haven't seen this recent list).

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/2019-high-end-audio-buyers-guide-music-servers-and-peripher...
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