2. digital
  3. 193329-18996

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.

larseand
blackbag20
505 posts
 

 

 

@larseand The Wiim claims seem dubious.  They aren't:

 

https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2024/07/19/the-wiim-ultra-review-unreal-hifi-value-for-real/#google_vignette

 

 

rwwear
2,881 posts
 

PS Audio is running a refurb special on their Airlens.

torontodt
11 posts
 

I enjoyed the Musica Capella III very much. It had both I2S and USB.

Not cheap but very clean sound.

Also hearing good things about the Matrix Element S.

gigishopper
1 posts
 

Don’t waste your time, get an Aurender - you will not be dissatisfied.  I cannot recall the model numbers, but was streaming on one of their streamers with a NAD DAC for years.  I just upgraded to their flagship which is integrated w a DAC for unrelated reasons.  Sound quality is amazing - other than vinyl, you will not be able to tell the difference

More to discover