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Combination streamer and music server…without DAC

Re. Combination streamer and music server without DAC:  There don’t seem to be too many of these out there and when I do see them, they tend to be quite pricey (Aurender N20).  I would like to use the DAC on my CD player.  I’m looking for something used, between $3K and $4K.  I suppose Lumin is an option by purchasing an L1 storage unit but I’m trying to avoid having another box.  I have about 300 to 400 cd’s.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.

 

 

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antigrunge2
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@soix

+1

he has been doing it for a long time and is notorious for it.

antigrunge2
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@anzaanimalclinic 

+1, Etherregen also loves a good external clock

antigrunge2
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@8th-note 

I went from a substantially tricked out Mac Mini to an InnuOS Zenith Mk3 and the difference wasn’t small. Digital audio is all about power supplies and superior clocking. Can you try and run your computer from an audiograde LPS? Alternatively use a streamer to check: I doubt that playback from a NAS or harddisk via your Asus shows you the full potential of your very good DAC and downstream equipment.

antigrunge2
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@8th-note 

my streaming sounds better than my InnuOS Zenith Mk3 SSD. That may be a function of ripping.

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