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As my components aged or failed over the years, I decided to try streaming. I initially bought the Lindemann Limetree bridge for my old Theta DAC and then later decided that I liked streaming, but I wanted to reduce the number of components. After researching, I purchased the Cary DMS-700 and sold the Theta and Limetree. When I contacted Cary concerning their 30 day trial period, Daryl at Cary emphatically (and a little smugly, I might add) assured me that I was not going to return it, but I did have 30 days. Well, it was just what I was looking for and lives up to the few reviews I found. Many DAC/streamers don't provide digital inputs, whereas the Cary and Briscati allow one to keep their CD transport. I have not heard the Briscati but all indications are that it's excellent. I chose the Cary DMS-700 because it uses AKM's newer AQ499EQ chip. I've also had very good experience with Cary products in the past.
As my components aged or failed over the years, I decided to try streaming. I initially bought the Lindemann Limetree bridge for my old Theta DAC and then later decided that I liked streaming, but I wanted to reduce the number of components. After researching, I purchased the Cary DMS-700 and sold the Theta and Limetree. When I contacted Cary concerning their 30 day trial period, Daryl at Cary emphatically (and a little smugly, I might add) assured me that I was not going to return it, but I did have 30 days. Well, it was just what I was looking for and lives up to the few reviews I found. Many DAC/streamers don't provide digital inputs, whereas the Cary and Briscati allow one to keep their CD transport. I have not heard the Briscati but all indications are that it's excellent. I chose the Cary DMS-700 because it uses AKM's newer AQ499EQ chip. I've also had very good experience with Cary products in the past.