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Airlens streamer thoughts

I had a bluesound node 2i with a Pontus dac. A year ago it was suggested here that my streamer was my weak point. I never believed it could make much difference. 
I finally ordered the airlens and I was floored. This was way more improvement than I could ever imagine. It’s cleaner and fuller base. Separation and depth is so apparent. 
Thank you guys for the suggestions. 

dahodevil
soix
11,233 posts
 

Congrats!  I assume/hope you’re using the i2S connection?  Goodonya for keeping an open mind and giving it a try.  Everything matters especially in streaming, and only the willfully ignorant and/or hearing impaired among us “think” otherwise. 

dahodevil OP
30 posts
 

Thanks.

yes I’m using i2s. Very happy!

dougthebiker
231 posts
 

In testing a LOT equipment, I think the quality of the streamer may be more important than the DAC.

zlone
1,337 posts
 

Congrats on the step up. I have had many digital revelations, everything matters in that chain.

boxcarman
578 posts
 

Here is another tip.  Use a good quality power cord on the streamer.  Going on the premise that everything starts at the source component, I did just that and I can say that the improvement did just what I thought it might.  Soundstaging, fleshed out instruments and vocals etc. 

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