Streamers rabbit hole


boy.  there are so many streamers out there all claiming to be better than the other.  My head is spinning.

I have an Anthem STR integrated amp, SVS SB300 sub, and Sonetto II G2s.  Looking for a good streamer pairing for this system. 

Comments please....

arstereo

Goldnote DS10 Evo for $3700.  Another $1500(ish) for the external power supply takes it to another level.  

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Based on your budget and system description, I think your best bet is HiFi Rose. If you've already got a great DAC choose the RS130.  If you want one with a great DAC included (that can also serve as preamp and/or system DAC) it's the RS151.  These units are both amazing performaners for streaming HiRes audio...like Qobuz or Tidal.  As a "bonus," the massive HiRes touch screen display gives your sytem a beautiful "now playing" display.  As you live with the piece for a while you'll discover that that there are a lot of other capabilities built in.

I own a Moon 280D that cost me $4,000 before tarrifs. It has a great interface and a lovely, musical sound. I compared it to a few streamers selling at more than double the price and couldn't hear any difference. The  280D is pretty stripped down. No screen in front, just lights, which I can read fine. No headphone jack. Just a very musical sound. I know you've gotten a lot of input. My final piece of advice is to go to dealers in your area and listen for yourself. Perhaps many suggestions above won't be at a dealer near you. People who have done a lot of listening to streamers say it is very difficult to hear the difference between expensive and less expensive. Good luck. I love my streamer, BTW. So easy to use.