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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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jerryg123's avatar
jerryg123
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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. 

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carlsbad
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My suggestion is that you are going backwards.

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akg_ca
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@Carlsbad

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

+1

 

 

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

+2

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patrickdowns
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That T+A 3100 sounds amazing, per the AbSound review. >$30k!

I’ve been seriously considering the new Meitner MA3 DAC/streamer (Roon-ready endpoint) with volume control (so essentially a preamp too, though the volume is digitally-controlled). A simple all-digital system with the MA3 running straight into my amp. It’s about $10K, which is a big investment for me, but the DAC is the heart of a digital system, imo. EMM/Meitner says the DAC firmware will be upgradeable, so this box should have a good lifespan.
Meitner MA3 review

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