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From separate streamer and DAC to al-in-one suggestion

I'm contemplating moving from my setup:

Lumin U1 Mini w/sbooster LPS -> Audio Mirror Tubadour SE III DAC

to an all-in-one unit. I will use it strictly as a Roon endpoint. Since there are no R2R NOS type streamers, I've been looking at the AK based ones, like

Rose RS150
Cary DMS-600/650

Also rest of system is Omega 98db speakers, Slagle Autoformer Preamp -> Oliver Sayes 421a based tube amp.

Wonder if I'll be happy with the latest sigma/delta dacs in a all-in-one type unit. Anyone else made a similar move to mine?

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kray OP
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Thanks @david_ten I've always loved t+a's designs, and would love the MP2000, but about double my budget :)

willgolf
937 posts
 

I don't believe you mentioned a budget but you are already a part of the Lumin family.  I went from separates to the Lumin X-1.  The Lumin X-1 does it all. 

waorwraith
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+1 for the X1

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pehare
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I bought a Cary DMS-600 from Cary in NC that was a traded in unit.  Great price and product.  Never owned a dac or streamer before and jumped in via Qobuz and am glad I did.  Cary CD players last 20 yrs or so......vinyl way back when.  Enjoy!

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jbuhl
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I will use it strictly as a Roon endpoint

 

Might consider the Bryston BDP 3.14.  Especially if your using Roon.   

I just have there dac-less BDP-pi and it makes a great Roon endpoint.

 

REview of the DAC which is basically whats in the BDP 3.14 streamer

https://www.stereophile.com/content/bryston-bda-3-da-processor-page-2

 

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