I have no problem with your approach to streaming given your plan for future upgrades. Given you are looking for a transport I assume you listen to CDs. One question, what DAC would you be using for the transport?
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I’m looking at adding a streamer, Dac, and possibly a transport to utilize with an older integrated - Krell 400xi. I’m looking at starting with the bluesound node and a Cambridge audio transport. My speakers are Totem model 1 Signatures, with a Rel B1 sub. When I have more cash, looking to upgrade and get the Chord Qutest dac. Is this a good use of $$’s or am I better off getting a used Naim Uniti Atom and go with one box, plus a transport or eventually the Unitcore?
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@dgplo17 Your one box approach is smart. Go with Naim. |
The transport is the easiest to replace. I ripped all CDs to NAS, or you could use a streamer/server's internal, or USB drive. I went with separate DAC and streamer and put money into the DAC and went with a relatively good price/performance option of Ifi Zen Streamer with upgraded power supply. When money comes my way I will upgrade the streamer, but I'm happy with the ripped CDs and will not buy a transport. Any time you use separates, the problem is that you can spend a fortune on power cables and USB/I2s interconnects. So, I have an integrated amp, but I am settling for a bit less performance than going with separates. |
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