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Time To Upgrade My Digital Front End

Been streaming via a LAN connection (through SFP’s) using my Gustard R26 DAC as a renderer and have been pretty happy with the sound quality, but I think I would like to step things up a little.

Many here mention the likes of Aurender, Auralic, Innous, and a few smaller, boutique companies as well. Most of these are a bit over my budget though.

I have been reading about the TEAC UD 701 DAC/Server/PA here on AG and some other sites and it’s getting decent write ups. I’m finding though that most of those threads on AG don’t have some of the more seasoned member’s opinions on the TEAC. Is it possibly not up to par?

The UD 701 is around $4K, under my budget of $5K. I’m not opposed to purchasing used (I see one on presently on AG) but would really like to have the security the warranty provides.

And I know, separates are preferred which the TEAC is not...

 

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ghdprentice
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@russ751 

 

👍 +1

 

I completely understand. A great component(s)/system is worth it… some things in life are worth it… really high end components are one of them.

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navyachts OP
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@russ751 awesome, thank you for sharing!

mahler123
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Don’t know the TEAC.  I would avoid the Bryston BDP2 or 3.  There is a reason why used units can be had so cheap 

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cleeds
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mahler123

... I would avoid the Bryston BDP2 or 3 ...

I think the BDP-3 is a great player, and I like mine much more than the Aurender it replaced. It sounds great and is rock stable. Those who don't care for the interface can use Rigelian

gryphongryph
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Please don’t anyone take out a mortgage for buying hifi equipment.

Better to save and remember that if you use speakers then the room is the most important thing to get the best out of, the big second are the speakers, a dac should be much further down the line.

Good luck in your search.

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