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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I’ve thought something like this repeatedly over the fifty years I pursued high end audio, right before upgrading something only to find it sounding much better. It’s one of the reasons this pursuit is so addictive.

Bingo! (Bango Bongo)

 

Spent most of the day listening for sound. Very unfruitful. Ended up not knowing which end was up.
Thankfully, tonight listening to music. Much happier, and really enjoying the sound.
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@rvpiano that’s funny…I’m in the same boat doing the integrated amplifier shootout. Good you were able to get out of that mode. I’m making enjoying the music part of the amp shootout. It’s one of the criteria for me - how engaging it is. Easier said than done once you’ve got the analytical hat on. Nit impossible though 

RV, to help you get away from the electronics aspect of your music, try something I assume you might enjoy, and be a bit new for you. FWIW I've several  transcriptions for piano of Beethoven's Symphonies. Don't know why I have several because, frankly I really didn't connect. I almost missed these Symphonies which are performed by a trio. There are three recordings of them, my first was Sym #4 and the Archduke, The second was Sym #2 and #5, the last was Sym #6. Performed by Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and YoYo Ma on Sony. Music and sound you can just wallow in I think. You rarely hear this kind of chamber music! Try the #4 with the Archduke first if you are at all inclined.