Streamer choices


Hello to alll. I would like to improve on the streamer that I have. I am presently using a Blusound node. I am considering the Cambridge AXN v2 or the McIntosh MB 50. I prefer the balanced XLR. I have a McIntosh C48 preamp . I would appreciate your feedback. Thankx, Arthur
arthurd
agree with easy; unless you step up to Tidal or Qobuz streaming, you will be throwing away money on a new server.
I’ve had a rather rocky road with the Cambridge and prefer the Blusound Node 2i.  The Cambridge kept lousing the stream.  I use a Toslink connection to a McIntosh C52 preamp.  It seems to work well—I’m listening to it as I type this.
Some options that should be an upgrade to Bluesound in your price point would be NAD, Bel Canto, and Lumin.