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Streamer vs. Cart upgrade (here we go again…)

I have a Clearaudio Concept TT with a Hana EH cart.  I run it through a Mc110z and Mc240 through Klipsch Heresy’s with REL subs.  I stream via blue tooth (audio engine B1).  I’m soliciting advice on whether I should upgrade to a Hana ML or spend that money on a Wiim Ultra and Denafrips Potus II DAC.  I love the sound of my TT, and I definitely hear the difference between my streaming and the turntable but records are expensive- wondering if the corner cutting is worth it.  Any thoughts?

rivington66
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audphile1
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WiiM is only OK. I would look jnto something better. What’s your total budget for this?

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rivington66 OP
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$2K

charles007100
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@rivington66 sorry to say 2k won’t buy you a good streaming experience, long ago I bought a WIIM for streaming and a Denafrips Dac they are both not in use…maybe the guys on here can chime in, how much and what gear should he start out with?.

soix
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sorry to say 2k won’t buy you a good streaming experience, long ago I bought a WIIM for streaming and a Denafrips Dac they are both not on use
 

  • I strongly disagree with this.  These along with a Wiim Ultra are in your budget and would be a huge step up over what you have now.  

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650237805-denafrips-pontus-ii-dac-black-includes-shipping/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326749614696

charles007100
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I just looked on that used gear site, sure are a lot of that brand for sale, why?

I just put the WIIM pro I have back in forgot what it sounds like, just the streaming part, it’s just ok..

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