Small Footprint Streamer/DAC unit
Greetings,
I'm considering putting together a system comprised of three pieces: a Headphone Amp, Headphones, and a Streamer/DAC. Prerogative is quality pieces with very small footprints. I've seen many headphone amps with small footprints but not many combined Streamer/DAC's with small footprints.
Atoll's MS120 Streamer/DAC is a possibility with a footprint measuring 12"W 8"D 4"H. A smaller unit would even be better.
If anyone would care to suggest other Streamer/DAC units with small footprints, I would greatly appreciate it. Budget is $3K (perhaps a $4-$5K unit selling used for $3K).
Thank you!
I have had the Matrix Audio TS-1 for a couple weeks now. It uses the AKM chips so the sound is very good and includes a liner power supply port for easy upgrade. I have it in one of my headphone setups. The single ended out sounds pretty much as good as the balanced outs. https://power-holdings-inc.com/Matrix-TS-1-Music-Streamer-headphone-amp-p764399023 Similar in size to the Eversolo A6 but much better sounding. |
Do you use Roon? If so you won't beat this combo for size, price or sound quality. Pi Zero 2w and Chord Mojo. Make the Pi Zero into a Roon endpoint using free Ropiee software and power it with a 5v lithium battery pack of the sort used to recharge cell phones. The Mojo has its internal battery so you have cleaner power than any conditioner can provide. This Pi unit has a built in wifi capability so no ethernet wire needed either. Hard to improve on unless you just insist on paying more. |
