I also highly recommend the Auralic Vega G1. Superb DAC and streamer. I also have in another system the Auralic Altair G1--less expensive than Vega G1--sound is excellent but the Vega G1 is noticeably better. I also used to have a Cambridge 851N, which while good, is not in the same league as the Auralic products.
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.
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I have the Cary Audio DMS600 streamer/ DAC. Incredible piece of equipment and hard to beat. Dennis Had won’t involve his name unless it reaches a certain Class A level. Check these reviews out. I hope this helps. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/dms-600-owner-review https://www.thesoundadvocate.com/2019/05/cary-audio-600-audio-players/ https://www.stereophile.com/content/new-cary-dms-550-and-dms-600-network-audio-players-sli-100-integ... https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/rmaf-2018-digital/ |
PS Audio Perfect Wave dac works marvelously. And one can find them used for less than $1200. They sold new for $2500. I don’t stream. Why pay a streaming company when I already have tons of physical media. And what I don’t have I can get for free by downloading it on YouTube. All you need is a YouTube downloader. They’re available for a heckuva lot less than streaming fees, and buying it is a one time charge and the use is available for life. |
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