What's the best non-DAC streamer?

djones51 +1

Backing up djones51, Allo Digione, Digione Signature or Volumio streamer are really outstanding for the price. Digione could use an aftermarket LPS. Not sure, but I think they sell their own as well?
Have everything with the exception of MQA, and Digione has been touted to surpass the Aurelic line. I’ve got the Allo Digione and do not see the need to move up at this point. Every thing else I do to my system just keeps revealing just how good it is.
But if you’re Looking for next level, some of what was mentioned above should be outstanding. My point is that the RPi4 or relatively cheap mini computers with galvanic isolation are often overlooked while providing directly comparable results - if you’re willing to tweak a bit.

Anyone using the Lumin U1 mini (streamer only) with external DAC and notice a worthy improvement over their previous streamer (using same DAC)?

if so, was it worth the $2k for the Lumin U1 mini? If not worth it, was the improvement similar to a cable upgrade, or was it not even noticeable?

I have been using cocktail audio X-10 streamer  which is old.  I have been ripping my CDs on it thru  a  1 TB hard drive which can be replaced when full.  I can access all my music anywhere in my house wirelessly.  In my bedroom where it is located its connected to an old Wadia digital DAC.  Sounds pretty good.

imThorek

the best is DCS bridge. end of story.

I attended the XFI Premium show in Holland last year where Aurender and dCS were sharing a room. Being interested in the dCS Network Bridge I waited for a turn to speak to the rep. and whilst chatting the Aurender rep joined us and to my astonishment agreed that dCS was better. To be fair, it was busy in the room and I am not sure which Aurender unit was being considered.

My interest was turned into resolution when visiting some of the very hi-end rooms and noticed the dCS NB being used in 2 of them. Speaking to one of the owners, he said he has tried all the others. Still waiting for a used one at a good price. Not many around though!