The Arcam rPlay would be a good all-in-one solution for you. It is, in fact, a DAC (@sfar) but does not have wired digital inputs, only wireless (hence streamer) inputs. I’d look out for one used!
Decent DAC/Streamer
My current system has two potential weak links.
The first is my DAC through which I play ripped CDs (my primary medium). It is a Schiit Modi 2 Uber. To be honest, I don't really perceive any issues with it. It approximates played CDs fairly well.
The second is my streaming set up. Currently Amazon Music (so no hi-rez) via Apple TV to the Schiit via optical. There are noticeable SQ issues here that I think have more to do with the Apple TV than the file size from Amazon.
So I'm wondering about a DAC/Streamer combo. The Node2i certainly comes to mind and if it is likely to be an improvement over Apple TV AND its DAC would be superior to the Schiit Modi them it would probably be the lowest price solution.
I've also seen the Oppo Sonica (now discontinued) for sale in the $850-$1000 range and wondering about its DAC and ease of use with an iphone or laptop.
Open to other ideas but would say my potential future budget (there are currently _zero_ funds available) would be under $1000.
The first is my DAC through which I play ripped CDs (my primary medium). It is a Schiit Modi 2 Uber. To be honest, I don't really perceive any issues with it. It approximates played CDs fairly well.
The second is my streaming set up. Currently Amazon Music (so no hi-rez) via Apple TV to the Schiit via optical. There are noticeable SQ issues here that I think have more to do with the Apple TV than the file size from Amazon.
So I'm wondering about a DAC/Streamer combo. The Node2i certainly comes to mind and if it is likely to be an improvement over Apple TV AND its DAC would be superior to the Schiit Modi them it would probably be the lowest price solution.
I've also seen the Oppo Sonica (now discontinued) for sale in the $850-$1000 range and wondering about its DAC and ease of use with an iphone or laptop.
Open to other ideas but would say my potential future budget (there are currently _zero_ funds available) would be under $1000.
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I have the Klipsch Gate and really like it. Sold both my node 2 and 2i as I didnt care much for the user interface or the sound quality. My wife uses it for her Amazon music and I use it for Qobuz and Tidal. For $30 its a pretty good deal. Only thing I dont care for is the 3.5 mm out. So I ordered the Powergate which is $150 but has bluetooth, more idigital and analog inputs and rca outputs along with ethernet connection. I will most likely not use the 100 wpc hypex class d amp section. |
Have you looked att Raspberry Pi based systems? You can add s/pdif ports or dacs. https://youtu.be/2fX7NSaAKYU Or try some new integrated solution like this. https://www.miveraaudio.com/forum/puremusic-jr/puremusic-jr |
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