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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.

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markalarsen
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PS Audio AirStreamer

Bel Canto e.One streamer 

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audphile1
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You know that’s a good point. When i had it I don’t think they offered android version. Worth checking it out though. It’s been few years without Auralic for me and I can’t tell you for sure. 

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mdalton
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@stievus 

“on the bright side”!?  Please explain to me how a streamer contributes to tone.  That’s just silly talk.

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stievus OP
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Better silly talk than silly walk. (If you are old enough then you know Monty Python had a ministry for that).

 

 

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stievus OP
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It sounds unbelievable in 2024, but Auralic doesn't support Android. BTW was wondering what makes an Auralic such a good wireless streaming device, compared to other companies that also include WiFi in their streamers?

Not to open another can of worms, but is the possibility of streaming dsd files something that would be needed these days? I am asking because I am pretty sure I won't hear the difference with flac files. But maybe there are other reasons to have that

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