Look no further than the Grimm MU1 music player/streamer ($12.5K) running into the amazing Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC ($13.5 K). The best combo out there for the dollar (at any price actually). If that puts you a bit over budget, then substitute the Grimm for an Auralic Aries streamer (in any of the many generations over the past several years: G1.1 to G2.2).
Need advice on media player and or dacs
Im new to this so be gentle please.
Im building a home theater system and value music quality as much or more than theater quality. I currently have a marantz cinema 60, anthem mca325 gen2 amp, paradigm founder 120f r&l, rel ht1205 mkii, and b&w center and surrounds. Will be getting a founder 90c in near future to replce my b&w center. Im looking into dacs and media players as i would like to compile a library of quality music. Not sure if i need a dac as the marantz allegedly has a good one built in. As far as media players, can they really improve quality? Wheres a good place to start? Info out there is a bit confusing
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@ddgtt So lemme get this straight — the OP has about $8k invested in both his stereo amp and speakers total, and you’re recommending spending $26k on a streamer and DAC?
A bit over budget??? So then keep the $14k DAC and downgrade the streamer and that makes it somehow doable or more reasonable??? Dude, get a clue here cause you’re on another planet entirely and clearly put no thought/effort into this — this helps the OP in no way whatsoever. Jeez. |
op the marantz even n a pure mode will not sound as good as a real high end preamp Marantz is re badged denon and these mass market components will not compare to a preamp like a cj or hegel
if you really want to elevate your system get a hegel integrated amp to power your mains with the home theater bypass to connect your marantz
Dave and Troy Audio intellect NJ Home theater and two channel specialists |
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