Auralic, Aurender, Lumin, Hifi Rose would all offer great choices. In the 2-3 k range new Auralic and Lumin offer the best balance of features, performance for the $$. Aurender is often talked about as the gold standard of streamers. Hifi Rose has a stand alone streamer that is around $ 5 grand, think it’s the 130 that looks amazing. If I could stretch to reach the Hifi Rose, that would be the one. The Apps that control the streamer are a big factor, if you don’t like the app it will really limit your enjoyment even if it sounds great.
Streamer, no DAC please?
Sorry if this topic has been beaten to a pulp...I recently upgraded the digital side of my rig, Denafrips, Pontus 15 with a Project CD Box RS2T transport...
Now I have the itch to try streaming. It pains me to invest in a high end streamer and once again pay for a DAC.
Is it possible to find a quality steamer without a DAC? Any direction is appreciated, FYI, I consider myself a luddite.
- ...
- 47 posts total
- 47 posts total