Upgrade the node. A linear power supply, fiber, and Ethernet cables will set you back maybe $300 to 400 and you’ll get sonic improvement that you’d pay thousands for if your not careful. Good luck.
Streamer matching to system
I am looking to upgrade from my blusound node. I am running a McIntosh MA5300 integrated amp with Revel f208’s and a velodyne DD10 sub with iPad as control interface. I am looking for recommendations for a hifi streamer & digital transport that can store digitally purchased hi res music files. The innuous models come to mind but wondering if there are other products / solutions that I should demo? Some other considerations: very open to used gear, no limitations on space to house the solution, MQA is not required as I prefer Qobuz, trying to stick close to $3k budget. Cheers!
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Lol. I just get lazy about repeating myself over and over about my setup. Here it is simplified, from wifi to Dac : - TP Link extender - Bluejeans/ Belden ethernet cable - Smallgreen optical isolation bundle to cleanup ethernet - Teddy Pardo linear power supply for Node - Shunyata venom 14 power cord for Teddy - Node n130 with usb output - Curious usb cable (original one) - Gustard x26 pro Dac. - Cullen gold 12 gauge PC to power dac I could go on to the cabling to the preamp, preamp, cabling to amp, amp, etc... but that will have to do for now :) EVERYTHING MATTERS ALONG THE LINE! |
@matt_mccloat I am going to tell you to audition DAC's I have 3 in my home and they range in price from $3000.00 to $12,000.00 now 2 are streaming DACS. My favorite is simple and well is simple. the LossLess Echo's End DAC with Fire Wire 640X. No knobs, lights, switches, just gorgeous sound. I know a dealer that can send you this DAC to audition and his link is below LessLoss Echo's End R-2R DAC| Atelier 13 Audio (atelier13-usa.com) |
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