Solo streamer


I’m looking to replace my Cambridge CXN v2 with a streamer that has better SQ.  I want a streamer with no extra accoutrements: no DAC, storage capacity, etc., nothing but a streamer.  Is this available?

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@dxbwineguy 

If you couldn’t hear any differences between Eversolo DMP A6 ME and Aurender N150, then I wouldn’t bother with an upgrade. Bottom line, if you’re happy with your existing system, then sit back and enjoy. 

If you have an upgrade itch, then bring in N-150 in your home and listen for a week before thinking about next upgrade. The whole upgrade game with streamer vs DAC is like catch 22 thing. They both need to be complimentary of each other and not be bottleneck. Looking at your system, N150 ➡️ MHDT would be my pick for N150 audition in your system. 

If the N150 sounds anything like the N200, I would go for it.

btw, Mercury Living Presence tracks sound unbelievable on the Aurender.
You can hear the sampler on Qobuz.  
Play  it loud.

@lalitk the upgrade itch strikes everyday. I try to control it. Fortunately, the audition today helped in that. Right now I have 2 speakers on order- the Qualio IO and The Omega Junior 8. Hopefully once I have them, especially with the former I can salve the urge at least for a few months.

I got the Orchid only earlier this week- that was also part of the itch. As per the manufacturer the tube takes more than a month to burn-in. So maybe that will also help.

regards,

Manu

 

@dxbwineguy 

My recommendation would be to not make further changes without allowing a new component to completely settle in your system. This will allow you to make sound decisions and get you off upgrade merry go round. 

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