What next?
I have restored a Marantz PM94 and have recently purchased a pair of Von Schweikert VR4.5 speakers, am using Apple Music through my iPhone. What would be recommended to improve the sounds? Also have a restored Sansui 9090DB with stacked Advent speakers. Just read on the forum about the value of preamps and wondering if I should be looking at a tube preamp to add to my systems? Am retired so not looking to spend big bucks. Thanks in advance for suggestions.
Others have suggested, pick up a new or used Bluesound Node 130; used is about $350....not a Node 2i, there is only about a $30 difference at used prices; it is several years newer in technology. Add a used Denafrips Pontus II DAC for about $1,300, or a Denafrips Ares II DAC for about $700.....but I'd strongly suggest stretching for the Pontus II if funds are available, it's a really really strong DAC for the money. |
Here are links to DAC and streamer I mentioned above… And here’s a good review of the DAC… https://soundnews.net/sources/dacs/musician-audio-draco-r-2r-ladder-dac-review/
So for about $1000 you’re at a completely higher level of streaming performance. BTW, if you do get the Zen Stream you should strongly consider this upgraded power supply as it greatly enhances performance… |
