Combination streamer and music server…without DAC
Re. Combination streamer and music server without DAC: There don’t seem to be too many of these out there and when I do see them, they tend to be quite pricey (Aurender N20). I would like to use the DAC on my CD player. I’m looking for something used, between $3K and $4K. I suppose Lumin is an option by purchasing an L1 storage unit but I’m trying to avoid having another box. I have about 300 to 400 cd’s. Any suggestions? Thanks.
@antigrunge2 I have a MUTEC Ref 10 on the EtherRegen and SOtM switches. @russellrcncom I haven't seen that review, the ENO filter is beneficial in terms of relaxing the presentation and reducing noise (better detail and blackness). It was better than a SOtM Cat7 but not better than the Cat7u in my system. I am hoping to see an explanation how it can change the key! |
In my case I'm not sure what good it would do to upgrade the power supply for my computer because a song streamed from Qobuz sounds the same as a CD played through my PSA transport and DAC. I would not expect a Qobuz stream to sound better than a CD played through the same DAC. Have you tried comparing a CD of the same version found on Qobuz (or Tidal)? Does the streamed version actually sound better than the CD through the same DAC? That would really surprise me if that was the case. @russellrcncom I have ripped my entire CD collection (over 4000) and can make some recommendations about how to do this most efficiently. You are welcome to message me if you would like to know what I learned in this process. |
