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Streamer and DAC for Mcintosh MC462 and C22

Hi I have been upgrading my system.  

I have an MC462 Amp, C22 Pre and Revel 228BE speakers.

Currently I am running a node 2 into a Berkeley Alpha dac 2 for streaming.

I am going to upgrade these 2 and I am trying to decide what to buy.  

Either a 1 piece combo like a Lumin or a streamer and dac.  

My budget is 10 to 15K.

Some of the Dacs I have been looking at:

Chord TT2 and M scaler
Aqua 
Lumin S1 or X1
Total Dac

Streamers include:

Lumin U1or U1 mini
Moon Mind 2
Auralic G1 or G2
Innuos

I would say I lean more toward analog sound.  I would like something I can listen to without fatigue.

Basically question 1 - 1 box or 2?

And what to buy ?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.




efoo
efoo OP
102 posts
 
I ordered the Bartok yesterday... will try it with the C22 and without.

The combination of 1 box plus long product life cycle made it a worthwhile investment.

Plus I got a great price on one that was in stock so I should have it this week.

I will report back when I have had a chance to break it in.
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tomic601
13,185 posts
 
Please do post your impressions and congrats, I certainly hold DCS in high esteem
enjoy the music!!!!
efoo OP
102 posts
 
Th Bartok arrived and sounds wonderful.  I am very happy with the purchase now I have to figure out if I need the C22 in the chain or just use the Bartok as the pre.  


ddude003
161 posts
 
I would look at:

Chord Dave
MScaler
Lumin U1 or U1 Mini

Good luck in your choices...
efoo OP
102 posts
 
Long term report Bartok sounds fantastic.  Have been running it with the C22 in the chain into the MC462.

Will try it without the C22 right into the amp at some point.

Great for tidal and my wife loves the ease of spotify.


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