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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
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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m20j201
26 posts
 

I tried different power cords and did not hear a difference. What did make a difference was a power conditioner from Sweetwater that is used in studios made by Furman. P-1800 AR that now sells for $699.

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