New streamer needed
My streamer, 10yrs old, stopped functioning. Now I am listening to CDs again with the transport of the older Accuphase DP-67 and Merason Frerot DAC. The combination sounds great, very detailed and transparent. Now I am wondering how much money I would need to spend on a new streamer to match that sound level and which brands and models to look for. Any suggestions, possibly also from people who know the Merason and/or Accuphase? I am using Qobuz for streaming, and wireless options would be great too. Thank you.
@davidtru +1 to add to his questions, can the DAC stage of the current CD player be used by the streamer(digital ins)), since the OP likes the sound? |
- I am looking for a streamer only, as I have a separate Merason Frerot DAC, preamp and power amp - Roon is not important, Volumio maybe yes - It's for my main system - Headphone option not important - Wifi - (Needed) budget is part of my question, but preferably <2500. Can be used too - The Accuphase can be used as a DAC by the streamer, but sounds better with the Merason |
I recommend a used Aurrender N100. But any Aurender you can afford. I own two. If you do not have the upgraded power supply for your DAC, I would also recommend that. I have heard the N100 against streamers of a lot greater value and besting them. Very natural sounding and detailed. It is very well built and the Conductor app is very well liked and funtional. i would avoid the Roon. Unnecessary cost and I don’t think it will be around for the long term.
Also, do not get one with an internal WiFi. They tend to perform very poorly and be unreliable. Just buy a cheap wall wart WiFi extender and plug in next to your system, plug a short Ethernet cable into that.
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@stievus if you can stretch it, there are few used Aurender N10 streamers on US Audiomart. |
