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Suggestions for a streamer only (I have a great DAC)

I have a dCS Paganini DAC and Paganini Clock. I’m looking for a streamer only to pair with the Paganini to stream via Tidal.  That’s it, I don’t need a streamer/DAC/etc.  I don’t want to extra for pay for redundancy.  Any good suggestions on a streamer only  that you have paired to a high end DAC with good results would be appreciated. 

 

PLEASE no “try some at home on your system” responses …. that’s the reason I came here, for some recommendations. Price range $1500-$5000.

 

Thanks!

naperaudio
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I’ve been steaming more of late from Plexamp running on PC to my system DAC. See system pics.

pc is physically isolated from hifi and use a long usb wire to connect. Sounds very good.

Also been using Plex on Roku in my second two channel a/v setup. Impressive!

Been streaming mainly for years now.

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OP, you now have a list. Go to The Absolute Sound, Stereophile and Hi-Fi+…. Read reviews.

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You will get a very limited perspective on streaming options these days if you rely solely on old school audio sources. One that may well cost you a premium. High quality streaming is everywhere these days. Take your pick. The features cost support and reliability all matter. Sound quality will follow. Streaming just isn’t that hard and everyone has conquered it,  many cost effectively. You just need the rest of your system starting at the DAC to cut it and even that is much easier these days with many good dacs to choose from. Not like the olden days of hifi anymore where you had to pay a premium for good sound.

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