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Hello guys, man do I enjoy my McIntosh system, but looking for a minor/major upgrade in my streamer.  Hopefully, you guys can help me out

I’ve commented in this forum a few times before. Please, any negativity towards my system/Layout can you keep it to yourself 

Thank you very much for that.

I have:

Mcintosh C53, pair of McIntosh 601’s, pair Martin Logan Renaissance 15a’s and a Bluesound node 2

I Don’t really want to invest in a new DAC.  I think the one in my McIntosh C53 is adequate enough  

Question is, if I invest in a new streamer can I expect major improvements in my sound, and if so what would you recommend 

 

 

preslisa64
willgolf
945 posts
 

I had the Lumin D-2, A-1, U-1 mini (transport) and the flagship X-1.  Each step up was worth the money in SQ.  I love Lumin.  I had a Synology NAS connected to it with Tidal, Qobuz, MQA and Roon.  It is a very easy app to use.  You can find them on the used market.  I have now graduated to the Lampizator Pacific and soon to be Lampiztor Horizon.  I will say the Lumin X-1 was close to the Pacific in SQ at half the cost.  

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raysmtb1
809 posts
 

Are you using the DAC inside the blue sound or the one that comes in the Macintosh C 53?

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fuzztone
5,644 posts
 

Don’t wreck the soup.

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I’m skeptical for spending up off brand with your DAC. You are quite welcome to try.

With a 9028 I can't believe that it sounds better than the 9038 I just got for $340.

 

 

 

preslisa64 OP
37 posts
 

Yes using DAC inside C53

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mattmiller
1,555 posts
 

Any of the Aurender music streamers would be a excellent sound upgrade, and yes it will be a huge difference compared to the BS.

 

https://aurender.com/n100/

 

 

Matt M

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