DSD Remastering Software Experience

@lalitk

I already have a software I like, DTS Play-Fi. It has been upgraded where it is now pretty good. I have whole house audio linked to various brands (Klipsch in my office, Onkyo in the mancave, DefTech in the dining room, paradigm in the kitchen and home theater, etc). What I really like about the software is when you have it installed on a PC or windows tablet it will stream whatever you are playing on your computer to any system (s) you choose. No USB cables, no hassle it just works.

The highest quality streamer in the Play-Fi ecosystem is the McIntosh MB50. Alternatively I can go with the Sony Signature player designed for this amp, the WM1AM2 with a docking station. The McIntosh matches the software ecosystem I already like and use, the Sony  Signature DAP is designed to match my amp. They are both around the same price. Thoughts?

“What I really like about the software is when you have it installed on a PC or windows tablet it will stream whatever you are playing on your computer to any system (s) you choose. No USB cables, no hassle it just works.“
@kota1 

I have a similar setup in my entire house except my ManCave. I have been using SONOS for last 15 years for causal listening + home theater. 

If you like being in DTS Play-Fi ecosystem then it’s perfectly ok to pursue a hardware that offers the best SQ within their ecosystem. I only brought up Aurender cause you were raving about DSD in your post which in my opinion requires a very high quality streamer or transport. When I think of high quality streaming or DSD playback, the Paradigm Link or MB50 is not what I think or consider to be in same realm as Aurender or Innuos and Lumin (no offense). The only way for you to access if it is worth pursuing Aurender or something similar is by comparing them in your system. You may end up liking MB50 more than Aurender cause MB50 simply gels better in your system, cost less and sound close enough to Aurender. 

PS: I didn’t build my system overnight, it took lots of trial and error over the last 5 years. 

@lalitk 

I appreciate your help here. The McIntosh does not do DSD, I think I have to consider that too. I will look into this with a dealer that sells both units and see what they have to say. Thanks

@lalitk

I think I will continue to use the Paradigm for play-fi via toslink and get the Sony which has a dedicated port for it on the DAC, I may as well use both right? The DAC has multiple ports. Thanks!

@kota1 

Sounds good!