I went from Bluesound streaming to dCS, using the same DAC. There is simply no comparison. Unfortunately the dCS streamer (called Network Bridge) just became a legacy product, as dCS found it too expensive to maintain quality due to increased costs of raw materials and parts. List was $5300/-.
Caveat: the operating system (Mosaic) is quite clunky, almost primitive, as compared to bluesound.
But if it's sound quality you are looking for it's well worth searching for existing stock with the dealers or buying a used one....
I am looking for a high end streamer (a step up from blue sound) that does multi room without adding roon. I have looked into Moon/Sim and Naim but have no place close to hear a demo. I have 3 zones to cover.
Anyone have any other suggestions. I kind of like the idea of separate streamer and dad but would consider the right combo.
More and more Highend companies such as DCS, Bricasti, and others have found ,by having the Dac, and streamer on a totally isolated streamer board ,by having several linear power supplies, pre,and post regulation and filtering it is a more direct signal path ,lower noise ,as well as 2 less cables when properly implemented the latest in digital technologies,with more advancements to come , not cheap, but in many cases less mine
@Audionoobie I don't comment very often but I have to say, if you're not taking advantage of the fibre option on the X1 you're doing yourself a disservice. I've owned the X1 for a little over 2 years now after owning the T2 and in my system the difference is night and day. Compared to the Ether connection it's like listening at a higher resolution. In my opinion it's how the unit was intended to be operated.Though I do acknowledge that results may be system dependent as the X1 is only as good as the rest of the chain will allow.
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