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Upgrading digital/streaming
So - let‘s say I were to upgrade my streaming section. Where would I start? I currently use and Auralic Aries LE (with the SBooster power supply) via USB into the integrated DAC of my McIntosh C52.
Where is the bigger room for improvement... the Streamer/Server/Bridge or the DAC? I‘ve sort of made a small pre-selection of brands that have found my interest - without really having compared any yet - would be interested in any experience. For now I might look into Auralic, Lumin, Linn and Aurender Products. Any suggestions?
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Wait, didnt you just start streaming like a week or two ago? And you are already talking upgrades?! Oh my! [emoji6] |
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On a more serious note, imo the DAC is where I would invest (or rather spend [emoji51]) my money first.
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Upgrading digital/streaming
Yeah - somehow it just caught me and now I‘m all fired up and interested where it might go... had to put aside some prejudice before...
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I agree on looking at a DAC upgrade.
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Yup, DAC for sure, although a Lumin or Linn integrated streamer/DAC would kill 2 birds with one stone and eliminate a cable.
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Tony D'Agostino Momentum S250 MxV & HD pre; Linn Klimax Organik DSM, SonicTransporter, EtherRegen; Acoustic Signature Typhoon Neo, Koetsu RSP, Boulder 1108; Sf Il Cremonese; Shunyata Everest, Altaira, Sigma & Alpha v2 |
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The Aries LE is a more than adequate streamer especially with the Sbooster so I would look at upgrading the DAC. Do you have a budget in mind for this upgrade?
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Upgrading digital/streaming
Hi - thanks for the feedback. Yeah.
I was looking at somewhere around 5k max invest (I won`t complain if cheaper ;-) ). I‘ve never compared the C52s integrated DAC so it somehow never occurred to me that a new DAC might be better (always thought it good enough). Also yes - maybe an „all in one“ solution might be good. The options are basically 1. keep everything as it is 2. Change DAC and keep Streamer/Bridge 3. Change Streamer Bridge and keep DAC 4. Change Streamer and DAC And the the question all in one or separate solution... Also I am not sure how much improvement can be expected over the existing components. Obviously I will do some listening/testing, it`d be great to hear a few thought&opinions first though.
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Christoph Last edited by bruno2009; 06-29-2018 at 03:38 AM. |
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Definately DAC, coming from someone that owns your DAC in his C47.
Schiit Yggdrasil, is in a different league when it comes to palpable top end, bass definition, overall musicality and presentation along with some of the most accurate instrument timbre and texture I’ve heard. $2300 with 15 day return window. Check out Dan’s thread. https://www.audioaficionado.org/show...ight=yggdrasil Or maybe the new Chord Hugo TT 2. Last edited by Dr Tone; 06-29-2018 at 07:27 AM. |
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