SOIX nailed it with the Gustard R26. $1650 for BOTH an extraordinary DAC and streamer. My best system upgrade in 20 yrs. Denafrips is a great R2R too, but no integrated streamer. . . . for more $$s. System: Krells, Wilsons, Nola, Esoteric, Dynaudio.
DAC/Pre-Amp Advice
Hey all!
Currently at a crossroads in my HiFi adventure. I want to know what you guys would recommend as my next upgrade to my system. Here is the equipment I currently have:
Bluesound Node
Yamaha A-S1200
Sony UBP-X800 (Using this as SACD player)
Rega Planar 2 Turntable
Pair of B&W 704 S2
I have had the amp for around 45-60 days now, and I love the sound now that I have had time to burn it in. Mostly stream music from Tidal right now (trying out Qobuz), and play the occasional Record/SACD with the equipment above. I feel the only things I am really desiring in this system is some type of room correction, and subwoofers.
When looking at room correcting software, what all do you guys recommend? With new Preamp/DAC would I need it to support MQA, or would my Node be able to take care of that? Budget is around $2500-3000, but I'm open to frankly any other suggestions. If you guys need any other info please let me know, looking forward to the discussion.