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Looking at best option for 20-25k for DAC Streamer combo

I currently have Lumin x1 and looking to upgrade.  I’m thinking in the 20-25K range.   I don’t need a preamp since I have the CH Precision L1.  I’m considering DCS Bartok, Aurender A30, Esoteric N-01XD, Luxman D10X (SACD player with super DAC.  I like the idea of an all in one, but open minded.  I’d like to hear you thoughts and recommendations.

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https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb0g2a-bartok-music-servers-docks

soix
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At your level I think you’re much better off going with a separate streamer and DAC. A streamer from the likes of Wolf or Grimm coupled with the DAC that matches best with your tastes/system would be the way I’d go. Denafrips Terminator 2 or Mojo Audio Mystique wouldn’t be bad places to start looking IMHO. Best of luck.

ghdprentice
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Typically at this price range one would do a different DAC and streamer. I think if I was doing this I would do a Audio Research DAC 9 and a Aurender N20. If you like detail over musicality I would try the Berkeley 3 Alpha DAC and the Aurender N20.

 

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