Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer
I highly recommend the Cocktailaudio X45 PRO. One would have difficulty counting all the features and the sound is extremely good. I use it directly into a Classe amp then Magnepan 3.7i speakers. No need for a preamp. Simple setup with wonderful sound. https://www.cocktailaudio.com/home/sub01_09.php |
Let me give you a left field idea Raspberry Pi 4 with a Allo Digione Signature Player, using say Moode Audio Player ( software ) out to a Dac of your choice let say a Topping D90, out to your amp https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-4GB-Starter-Kit/dp/B07V5JTMV9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&...= http://moodeaudio.org/ https://allo.com/sparky/digione-signature.html https://www.amazon.com/Topping-D90-Balanced-Receiver-Bluetooth/dp/B082PW2HWX/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1RTBPGQ... you would be amazed competitive with products up to $4-5,000 with the same features, I know it is not main stream or name brand but the sound is amazing |
Steve, I have the Narantz ND8006 you mentioned. Excellent streamer , I am using a dedicated basic Lenovo Windows 10 laptop as my server, USB connection to the Marantz. The Marantz has a very capable DAC with analogue inputs to my Yamaha AS2100 integrated amp . I use the CD player as well as internet radio from time to time. It is made in Japan and I recommend it highly. I had a question early on and was able to get a good answer via a phone call from Marantz USA. It won’t play SACD’s for the record. But I have no doubt it will work with JRivers as JRivers is mentioned in my owner’s manual. This Marantz ND8006 is a keeper . |
Taking a hard look at all the recommendations as I know I am asking a lot out of a single box. The
Marantz not doing SACD is not a deal breaker as I have two other SACD units on home system. The ability to even play a cd out of the single box I considered a major plus. It is just for music while at work and as the entire system are units that have been replaced during years of upgrades I am not expecting to be blown away by the SQ. Decent, non fatiguing SQ with no major shortcomings is all I am looking for. It will only be used for the next 2 or 3 years and then end up as a garage/basement system. Johnspain, that x45 looks like something that should be in a main system, not one in a third system and it is just a little outside of my budget... The search continues... |
