BEST MUSIC STREAMER UNDER 5K? BEST MUSIC STEAMER OVER 5K?

@dwette go to Infigoaudio.com and hit streamer for more info 

@ohlala wrote:

Thank you. I have found Roon offers less resolution than upnp/dlna applications, all of which sound the same on my system. I have wondered if Grimm products escaped this issue.

I’ve only used Roon(/Qobuz) when listening to the Grimm Audio MU1 and NuPrime Evolution Stream, and I have read of a reviewer who found bypassing Roon for another software on the NuPrime leading to even better transparency.

However I’d be surprised if Grimm Audio would have let themselves be bottlenecked by an inferior sounding software (i.e.: Roon) in their specific implementation of it. 

@calvinj wrote:

we found using Audirvāna with quboz to be a game changer. We have got it to gauge the best sound quality I’ve heard streaming so far.

Have you tried JRiver in some music server combination? 

@mapman wrote:

Anyone compared sound using their streamer versus Windows dedicated WASABI to same DAC using USB 2 or 3?  I’m finding this combo sounds very good and USB is generally considered better technically than spdif or toslink.

In different systems, including my current one, I’ve always found the AES/EBU protocol to sound the best; it strikes me as having the more "balanced" presentation (no pun intended) vs. USB that’s subjectively a wee bit more up-front and center oriented. Both can sound great, but it’s likely a matter of taste and system synergy.

@calvinj 

go to Infigoaudio.com and hit streamer for more info

I looked. There wasn't a whole lot of info and the cookies request banner still blocked the top of the page. I was just curious. I have no plans to get a streamer, and I've pretty much decided I don't want to use Audirvana anyway. I think what I have serves my needs quite well.

There is no objective "best" only our subjective personal preferences. I think Pink Faun and Antipodes suit my taste of the streamers I've heard.

Over 5K The Grimm MU1 (needs a Separate DAC) or the Grimm MU2. I have ’em.  Sadly prices have soared (50%) along with every thing else. If you can demo the MU2 please do.

Upper Aurender’s are all that.

Pink Faun! 

Under 5K New/Used Lumin  T3

Innuos Zan MK3

HiFiRose RS1150B

Under 1.5K PecanPi+ Streamer by Orchard Audio

@gestalt Hi there daddy oh. Nice to see you poking in here!

Right now this https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/3546292 is currently on the Poncho Sanchez track. So yah turned up as I type this. Subs! Dawg love ’em.