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"Yes, my point is, if I am going to mainly use this device for streaming, does it make sense to spend thousands"?
My question back is why did you decide to spend many more thousands on mono-block amps and a tube preamp for your 2-channel listening? I'm sure you could have spent quite a bit less and still experienced excellent sound quality. My point is, why all of a sudden become "practical" on what will be one of your main sources of 2-channel audio? I don't think the importance of source components in a system should be taken lightly and I believe they should be on par with the rest of the components in your system. I'd much rather "overspend" on a source component than on overhyped cables and other tweaks. |
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You can but you don't need to. You can get SOTA performance with a Sonore microRendu or ultaRendu. Just ask Chris Conaker of Computer Audiophile or Michael Lavorgna of Audiostream.
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http://www.kenrockwell.com/apple/air...ality-2014.htm It has been pointed out that the Airport Express is not bit perfect beyond CD spec (16/44.1). If you are streaming higher resolution audio, you need other hardware. https://www.computeraudiophile.com/c...Still-Limited/ I would like to do double blind listening tests with other hardware options that are level matched. Seriously curious to hear what the differences are and find out why they exist. |
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We switched to Sonos after using Olive earlier. Sonos just works, either through their own wifi mesh or wired ethernet. I use both. Can stream from all sources, Spotify, Tidal, etc. You can "scrobble" through Last.fm for something similar to Roon (I have only dabbled with this). Standard Redbook (CD), no MQA or hi-rez. Depending on your appetite for networking and software interactions, there is a wide range of solutions out there. How important are the new formats to you (i.e. MQA and hi-rez)? If critical, start there.
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Main - Roon on Synology/Sonos Port/SoTM Neo endpoints; Chord Qutest, Bryston BP-17 cubed with phono option; EAT C-sharp with Ortofon Bronze MM, Bryston cubed Amplifier; Revel F126Be on custom Atocha stands; interconnects by WireWorld, furniture by Atocha Design 'Phones Audeze LCD-3, Bryston BHA-1; Office: Sonos/Roon; OPPO HA-1, Naim NAP100 and PSB Mini-C. Media Room:, Samsung QLED QN90 series, Sonos, OPPO 205, ATI N-core driving KEF LS-50's with REL subs; furniture by Glassisimo; Kids - U-turn for vinyl, Sonos Play5; Summer Shack - Sonos, vintage Pioneer, Dynaudio Special 40's. Last edited by clpetersen; 01-09-2018 at 06:57 PM. |
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Hi-res option would be the Bluesound Node2 streaming Tidal.
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OP, what did you choose?
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What a long journey.....
I ended up with an Aurender N100H, I received it last night so started experimenting with it. Beautiful so far. I stream Tidal and will soon connect my Hi-Res NAS to it. The only problem I have had so far is using AirPlay to play Spotify on it. It connects and plays well but the next time I turn it on, Spotify can not find it. Not sure how to handle yet, I spend a considerable amount of time listening to Spotify. |
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Agree. To improve system appearance without spending too much money, a few years back I ordered a Schiit Gungnir DAC to replace an Airport express for streaming 16/44.1. Heard no difference. Consequently, I returned the Gungnir.
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I've AURALiC Aries Mini over year and very satisfied with.
Excellent sound, excellent value per money, excellent soft and excellent service provided by owner Mr.Xuang Wang. If You have good external DAC - the Mini unbeatable choice here. |
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