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Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC?

I have tried streaming on an Astell& Kern Kann Cube and love it. Now looking for a streamer DAC combo (or  both integrated in one box) to put on the rack with my living room system. I have read good things about the Cambridge Audio 851n and their CXN v2; $1,500 and $1,100, respectively. Also about the Bryston BDA-3.14, at $4,200. I am willing to pay for good quality sound and at the same time I worry that the technology may be moving fast enough that as with computers and HDTVs there will be a much better version available soon for a lot less money. Anybody know if Cambridge Audio or Bryston has anything new in the works for streamer/DACs? All recommendations will be much appreciated.
kevin1956
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To the op ,
I have tried innuos statement and lumin u1 streamers . I had the lumin in my system for over 6 months.
i now have a wolf streamer. The best . Far superior to my lumin in every musical way . Most importantly the people behind wolf are friendly and the nicest of folks. Joe Parvey is a very nice person. To me personal connection is very important as important as the sound quality is . Wolf streamer have both. I strongly recommend you give joe a call before you decide . Wish you all the best in your quest . Please don’t settle , buy the product you are most happy with.
https://wolfaudiosystems.com/servers/
lukaske
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Lumin T2’ Auralic Altair, Naïm and Aurender ! Those are the best.
kevin1956 OP
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That’s quite a pair of speakers on the Wolf website!
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tare78
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Ps Audio DirectStream is a winner for me after testing many manufacturer in my home. I was suprised how big the difference was compared to others (Mcintosh, Hegel, Mark Levinson) . I pass preamp from it. Also it is cheaper on long term because you get free software updates from manufacturer and they really make difference. I highly recommend tha you test DirectStream if possible.
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anotherbob
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Ok, here’s what I would do in your shoes. I would sell the Rogue and then with some of the proceeds up your spending level to $5K and buy the new NAD M33 which has what has been described as a “revolutionary” new Class D 200 wpc “Purifi” amplifier, which reportedly has nearly undetectable noise and distortion and has amazing reference SQ. It also has room for upgrading with two expansion slots. It also has a streamer and an excellent ES Sabre DAC. The best thing to do right now would be to go to their website and read all about it, you will be impressed. I traded my NAD M10 in and am awaiting delivery of a new M33, sometime in mid to late August. To say I’m excited would be an understatement!
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