Thank you for all the great responses. Got quite few models to research on.
Streaming DAC recommendation
Hello, I am researching about a streamer + DAC combo. My setup has 802 D3 McIntosh MC462 and C2600. I am looking to replace the C2600. I only listen to streaming or local files via Roon. No longer have a turn table, so I think the C2600 may not be the best pre-amp for this use case. I am considering Cambridge audio Edge NQ. I have not seen a lot of discussion around that product. I will be greatly thankful for recommendations, products similar to edge NQ. I want to keep the budget under 5K , used gear.
Thank you!
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@audiobuddy there are few different options here. You have streamers and music servers with a built in DAC such as Auralic Altair, Lumin D2, Aurender A200. This category units usually would have their own UI. Auralic’s Lightning DS, Lumin’s UI app and Aurender’s Conductor app (not Roon ready). If you want a one unit integrated solution and are not looking to have flexibility to upgrade the streamer alone, then the streamer/music server with a built in DAC is what you need. If you don’t need Roon, go with Aurender (although there are constant rumors about future Roon integration/certification). Other than that, Lumin or Auralic are good units. |
@audphile1Â Thank you. Ok, I thinking two go with two box solution as you pointed out. May be Lumin D2 and some other product for streaming. I need Airplay as well. Â |
Lumin D2 is a streamer first, DAC second kind of approach. It’s an integrated one box. |
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