Innuous…. It just works…easy and reliable.
Streamer/Ripper/Storage
Hello,
I’d like to purchase a streamer without a DAC. My DAC is optimized for USB so that would be my preferred connection. Qubuz will be my main source though I use Amazon also (this isn’t essential). For the last 10 years or so I used a Mac Mini with Amarra. The Mac is no longer upgradable. I’ve been streaming directly to my Classe Delta preamp via airplay, but I’d like to use a dedicated streamer now. The computer and preamp are hardwired via Ethernet cable.
I assume most streamers offer similar sound but I’d like a best-in-class easy to use interface. Let’s say budget is up to $5000. Can folks give recommendations please?
p.s. I’ve seen some older threads with similar requests, but was hoping to hear current offerings.
Thanks…
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The Mac Mini ought to be able to function as a NAS. I have to say that I have a MacBook Pro and when I am using it while listening to my streamers the music files stored in it never show as one of the libraries that can be accessed by the streamer, despite everything being on the same network. I don’t care since those files are on my Melco N100 NAS but it’s curious. It should also be possible to directly attach the Mac Mini to the streamer and bypass the LAN. You might need an adapter depending on the outputs of the Mac Mini and the inputs of the streamer but I think that going straight usb would be the best option. |
What gets me is, OP is stating what he wants and so many of you are telling him what he needs and what he should be concentrating on...smh @bogartg1 I would look into the Eversolo A8 |
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Are you using a Belkin cable now ? You absolutely need a better cable. I’m looking at a new streamer in the $2-$3.5K range now , hence I’m reading all the threads. I currently have a Project Ultra Stream II that replaced a laptop. It was an improvement, but not that great. I tried different USB’s with the laptop and currently have a Cardas Clear that I still use with the Project. As soon as I get a new streamer, I’m ( looking hard at Innuos and Aurender ) I’m going to upgrade my cable. I’ll probably try a Starlight that runs about $800. So yes upgrade your cable. PS , at the sub $3K price range some units lack a linear power supply. Happy Hunting and please post what you pick. Cheers, Mike. |
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