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Under $3K streaming dac suggestions, Roon Ready?

Just as the title explains..

Currently using an Auralic Mini to Mytek Liberty.  Looking for a one box solution to save space/cables primarily, but if sound quality improvement is capable in the under $3K range as well, then WOOHOO!!!

Will be hooked up to a Yamaha A-S2100 integrated, Spendor A4 speakers.

I've previously used: Lumin D2, and PS Audio DSD Jr. - and both of those sounded the same as my current setup, and I'm not against going back to either of those since they fit the requirements.

Open to all/any other suggestions.  I have my eye currently on: Mytek Brooklyn Bridge and the Teac NT-505.  Would prefer a component that offers balanced & unbalanced outputs, and volume control isn't needed of course.

Best,
Rob


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robelvick OP
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@rbach  Thanks for all the great constructive comments on this post.  When other members who are looking for a streaming dac see this, they'll surely be better off, after reading all the great information you've provided.

Much appreciated, and keep up the good work!
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audiotroy
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Rbach you just joined and all seven of your posts are about us, how flattering.

Do you have any experience in listening to, setting up or comparing servers? 

As per Innuos, please do your homework, we represent the brand because when we compared their servers to Aurender, Baetis, Naim, Sotm, stock and modified Mac Mini computers, the sound quality was better. 

Currently we have three $15-20k servers in the shop a Memory Player 64, a Baetis Reference and a Innuous Statement. 

Want to come over and take a listen to see for yourself which sounds better and how digital can sound different?


https://darko.audio/2019/02/a-short-film-about-the-innuos-zen-mk3/


https://youtu.be/PrKFvGTVmiM

https://www.hifiplus.com/articles/innous-zenith-mkii-music-server/?page=3

Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Innous Dealer





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robelvick OP
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Well...

Just pulled the trigger on a new Bel Canto e.One Stream.  Should have it this Friday, and will have all weekend to break it in.

I'll be able to compare it side by side with the Auralic Mini/Mytek Liberty, and switch easily between the two with Roon. 

Thanks to everyone who contributed, and I'll make sure to post my first impressions and the comparison soon.

Best,
Rob


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Cool!  I like how that little dac looks and like the reputation of the company.  Let us know how she sounds!
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