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

An all in one is the level headed way to do it. Just like getting a well sorted CDP, you eliminate an extra box, cabling and all the ways added noise can find it's way in. Timing issues should go right out the window as well.

As for going for one with a AKM chip, I can wholeheartedly approve that move. I don't stream but my Technics SL-G700 SACD player is simply sublime in presentation, presenting an almost analog sound to the music that's so far from the other digital players I've had that it still amazes me. 

The only caveat is it will take a good 6 weeks to break in and there will be times when you're wondering when it's all going to happen but when it does, it's a beautiful thing. There's a reason they call it their Velvet Sound chip. All the positives of digital and lots of that analog ease. Good luck.

All the best,
Nonoise

Just curious, but why are you giving up the flexibility of separate dac and streamer? 

Wow finally a post about audio.  stream DAC combo is the route to go as long as it is modular and you can upgrade down the road. Simaudio comes to mind with all their components. Your local dealer can do the upgrades. NAD has that flexibility also. 

My suggestion is that you are going backwards.

@Carlsbad

“…My suggestion is that you are going backwards….”

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