Lumin Hifi Rose or Aurender
I am looking for a new streamer (with no dac) and streamer with a dac and would prefer to stay with one brand. Have it narrowed down to Lumin, Hifi Rose or Aurender. I need spotify connect and access to tidal.
I will spend in the 4 to 6K for the Steamer and 3-5K for the streamer Dac
I have a Berkeley alpha dac 3 that the streamer will feed in system one which is a higher end system mcintosh C22 into a MC462 with Harbeth 40.3 XD speakers.
The streamer dac is for a second system which is more middle of the road. Mcintosh MA6500 with Totem Forest Signature speakers.
I do streaming only and don't have no need for drive storage.
Love to here your thoughts
So @efoo , What did you end up getting? I’ve been following your thread, because I to am interested in getting a new streamer.
Jim |
I was going to pull the trigger on the T+A Dac 200 and Lumin U2. Then I saw the NAD M66 and thought that since I have 2 other Bluesound Node zones the BlueOS M66 makes a lot of sense. Probably get better overall sound from the T+A and Lumin but for half the price I can get everything I need plus "DIRAC live" is a bonus I wouldn't mind experimenting with. |
I have the Aurender N200 and the T+A 200 DAC. It took about 100 hours for it to open up and I got them both at the same time so I cannot speak to what is doing what but it is very detailed. I got the Aurender N200 in part because of recommendations here and elsewhere plus I wanted a streamer that also could act as a server (with significant storage for two SSDs you need to buy and easily install). I started using the co-ax but wound up using the USB connection. I have a tube integrated so I felt okay using the SS DAC but sometimes (probably the recordings' fault) there is a bit of glare but I also assume the system will keep improving as it is broken in. Everyone has their own opinions based upon what they use. Best that you audition if you can and/or buy from someone who gives you 30 or 60 days to return it so you can see if it fits your system. |
