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Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?

Just as the title explains..

Currently using an Auralic Mini to Mytek Liberty.  Looking for a one box solution to save space/cables primarily, but if sound quality improvement is capable in the under $3K range as well, then WOOHOO!!!

Will be hooked up to a Yamaha A-S2100 integrated, Spendor A4 speakers.

I've previously used: Lumin D2, and PS Audio DSD Jr. - and both of those sounded the same as my current setup, and I'm not against going back to either of those since they fit the requirements.

Open to all/any other suggestions.  I have my eye currently on: Mytek Brooklyn Bridge and the Teac NT-505.  Would prefer a component that offers balanced & unbalanced outputs, and volume control isn't needed of course.

Best,
Rob


robelvick
moto_man
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I would like to recommend the Naim NDX, which can be had used in your price range.  The Naim is not only a high quality streamer that works perfectly with my NAS, but it has an excellent DAC, an upradegeable power supply if you are into that sort of thing, and several outputs and input options.  The topper is that the Naim app is free, and IMHO, works as well as Roon without paying anything.  The Naim app lets you view your music according to your file structure on the NAS, and for most of the music, provides a nice write-up on the album and artist if you want to review it, and allows you to play an entire album, internet radio, and the streaming services like Tidal as well. 
nesto719
77 posts
 
I have a Auralic g1 that I’m gonna sell . Haven't even taken it out the box . I’m just gonna stay with my my node 2i for now . I will give a great deal to whoever is interested in buying the G1 . Pm me for the details 
bthartman
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I'd suggest you look at a used Cary DMS-500. Cary has replaced this in their lineup with the -550 and -600, but it's still a very capable dac/streamer that matches all your criteria. It's Roon ready, full MQA decoding, natively supports Spotify, tidal and internet radio streaming, has both balanced and single ended outputs as well as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. I've been using one for about a year and a half with a roon core setup on a NUC computer and am quite satisfied with it. If you can find a used one it should be within your budget, as it retailed for $3500 - $5000 new, depending on the Cary direct level.
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robelvick OP
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@bthartman  Thank you for the suggestion.  That does seem to check everything off my list.

I know little about Cary as a brand, so will have to do some research, especially regarding the different "direct" levels you mentioned.

Any further info would be appreciated!
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robelvick OP
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@jimman2  The Nativ looks very cool!  I like the screen.  Hard to find pics of the actual unit (front/back) from actual users.  I'm guessing it's pretty new to the market.

Not sure if there is a streamer & dac version, or if you have to purchase two separate units.

I'll keep looking at more info.
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