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First Streamer...

Hi,

I'm planning to buy my first streamer.

Honestly, I have no idea which brand of streamer to purchase and would welcome suggestions.

I'd like to use my android phone to select material which will be played through a Audio Research VSi60 amp and homemade Zaph Audio ZRT Revelator speakers.   My CD player ( a Rega Saturn) has  a DAC which could be used for streaming.

Any suggestions?   

I'm looking to stream TIDAL using Verizon's Fios service  and spend under $2000.

   

 

johndyson
vthokie83
863 posts
 

The newest Bluesound Node (130) is a pretty great streamer to start with. It's easy to use, the software is terrific, and it's easy to set up. At $600 it's easy on the budget, and can be very very good with a good DAC. I am not familiar with the Saturn, but it looks to have USB co-ax digital inputs.....so it's a start. If you outgrow the unit at some time, you can probably sell the unit and get a chunk of your money back out of it.

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jbuhl
978 posts
 

Moon Neo Mind over on USaudiomart for $750.  Also a Bryston BDP3 over there as well.  Bryston BDP on here for around $700 and they sound great.  Bryston interface is  a bit spartan but their units sound good and work as Roon endpoints as well 

macg19
916 posts
 

+8 for Bluesound Node. It's a no brainer at $600. App works with Android. I use the app on iPhone and it's great. 

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daledeee1
563 posts
 

I put an aftermarket power supply in my Node 2i.  They range 150 to about 500.  I installed it and I  am not a technician.  I used Pd Creative.  Teddy Pardo is another brand.  It is a nice sound improvement.   

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wsrrsw
1,017 posts
 

Another homer over the fence by @ghdprentice. His 62 this season. 

 

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