Audiotroy, do you have recommendations for a 1 box solution I should consider?
Total budget for streamer plus DAC about $5000 max. Thanks, Matt
Total budget for streamer plus DAC about $5000 max. Thanks, Matt
Best DAC to go with Aurender N100H?
@mabonn What's the rest of your system? That should at least help with narrowing down some suggestions. I really like the Lumin D2 for a one-box solution, and it's under your budget. You can also get a PS Audio DSD with/ Bridge II for under $5K if you look around for some deals. Also - the Auralic Vega G2 (if you can find one used) should be high on your list. If you're set on using the Aurender, then @audiotroy is probably correct - it should sound great with just about any quality DAC. You'll have to tell us more in regards to what you'd like to accomplish. |
@mabonn, Aurender also makes one box streamer and a DAC, A10 and A100. Please visit their site to and decide for yourself which one of these best suits your need. They both are great choices under $5500 and also eliminates the need for a preamp. https://aurender.com/a100/ https://aurender.com/a10/ |
With above set of components, I would suggest to go separate route and get a DAC that complements Primaluna Integrated. Aurender N100H or N100C would provide a solid foundation for streaming tunes off Tidal or Qobuz. I don’t think Chord DAC’s are known to be totally rich, they are quite neutral in a non-musical sense. Metrum would be a good start with N100. With outboard DAC, the option for future upgrades will be limitless. Also check out Border Patrol DAC. http://www.borderpatrol.net/DAC.htm If one thing stayed static in my system over the last 5 years, it’s my Aurender N10. Since acquiring N10, I gone through 4 different DAC’s and finally settled with EMM Labs DA2 last year. |