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    DAC and Network Streamer

    in General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion

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    On 09/12/2023 at 8:21 AM, Robbiefest said:

    Did you ever get a power supply upgrade? I personally have the PD Creative and love it. I've also bought an eversolo a6 master a month ago but the bluesound is still a more natural sounding unit. The bluesound is good enough to not require a DAC but sometimes I'll play it through my Bryston BDA1 Dac. I'm waiting for PD Creative to bring the power supply onto the market for the Eversolo as it needs it. 

    Ive been eyeing the PD Creative PSU and filter kit for the Bluesound Node.

    DAC and Network Streamer

    in General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion

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    On 09/12/2023 at 11:41 AM, Al.M said:

    I couldn’t see what speakers you have and if it’s in the price point low end it may indicate you would not hear the differences as much. It would then be  matter of practicality and ease of use for the final choice of equipment.

    I have a pair of EPOS M22 towers and a Pair of Monitor Audio Silver 100 6g

    DAC and Network Streamer

    in General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion

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    1 hour ago, thorpef1 said:

    I've been through this journey recently after coming from a raspberry pi volumio streamer 

     

    I've tested the following:

    Streamers

    * ifi zen stream

    * bluesound node n130

     

    DACs

    * ifi zen DAC v1

    * schiit modius E

    * geiseler Klein III

     

     

    I started with the zen stream and the 3 DACs, although sound quality was good the user interface was a let down, it uses a custom version of volumio which I was familiar with but it was one of the main reasons that I wanted to move away in the first place. I had mine connected over wifi and at times it took some time for it to reconnect so I could change the song etc, also swapping between local media to Spotify connect or tidal connect is a pain, it would literally play the 2 tracks over the top of each other instead of stopping one source and staring the next. 

     

    So I decided to try out the bluesound node n130. User interface is much easier to use, initially I have it playing through the schiit dac but to be honest I haven't had a real opportunity to do proper listening (newborn at home)

     

    I still have the full stack of 2 streamers and 3 DACs set up side by side and will likely go with the bluesound (possibly with the schiit dac) but just need to find some time to do some final testing and then list the other pieces. 

     

    Other items I had in my list but didn't end up trying were.

    * wiim pro (or the new pro plus with an improved DAC)

    * Cambridge audio mxn10

    * Cambridge audio cxn

    Hi ended up going with the N130.

    Im now looking to get a psu and filter board upgrade and a dac down the road.

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    Power Conditioner Boards and Cables

    in Power, Cables & Electronics

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    8 minutes ago, andyr said:

     

    Just to be clear ... when I referred to 'Thor' in my previous post - I was meaning the PS10 ... not the 'Power Board'.

     

    My experience with the Power Boad has been the same as Ian's:

     

     

     

    Yeah i read that...the powerboard has filtering and non filtering outlets so plan to put the amp into one of the non filtered outlets.

    Power Conditioner Boards and Cables

    in Power, Cables & Electronics

    Posted

    1 hour ago, andyr said:

     

    Power conditioning - a la Thor - can be a significant benefit if you happen to have mains voltages which range widely; the Thor (and others like it) would output a constant 230v like our standard says it should be.

     

    But if your power isn't that bad (here in Melbourne I would think it generally isn't - unlike the poor people of WA!  :shocked:) ... then power conditioning might lead to a decrease in SQ - like, say, a worse handling of transients.

     

    Question is how do you know whether your mains voltage is up and down? I was in fact looking at the Thor smartboard as a solution...its the only thing that comes with an equipment gurantee.

    DAC and Network Streamer

    in General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion

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    2 hours ago, Waterpistol said:

    If you can stretch a few more bucks why not look at the new eversolo dmp a6, or the matrix audio m4 mini. Both units pretty much do the same thing, I think the eversolo has got some more flexibility in terms of I/O’s. You can see the eversolo at selby acoustics, the matrix m4 is available through shenzen audio. recent reviews on iiWi YouTube channel for both.  Just remember that with an all in one there is no need for expensive usb/coax  cables and these devices are optimised for streaming platforms. 


    “new device suggestions”

    if you want separates, for a streamer you’ll be hard pressed to find anything better than ifi zen stream, the advantage with this device is your system can upgrade quite a lot before you would need to upgrade the streamer. In terms of a dac, the smsl do200 mk2 is excellent for the money. 

    “used device suggestions”

    same streamer should be about $400/450 ideally with a linear power supply. 
    Dac, I would be looking for something that can grow with your system, in which case something like a Denafrips ares 2 is a good choice $700/850 
     

    enjoy the hunt, don’t get too caught up in the specs and features, go with what sounds good to YOU..!! 

     

     

    Thanks for that! Yeah Its either a Ifi or a node n130...leabing towards the node simply because the node has RCA in and out compared to the Ifi? My amp only has RCA inputs and some balanced connection for speakers. Unless there is a great deal on a IFI dac and steam combo somewhere. Any thoughts on what performs better? Between the IFI and node?

    DAC and Network Streamer

    in General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion

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    2 hours ago, Hi-Fi Whipped said:

    If budget allows, the Nad c658 would be a very good choice and you get Dirac also, coasionallt come up here second hand for $1500-1700.

     

    I own one after owning a Node and a few different dacs, the difference Dirac can make far outweighs and DAC preference within the same budgets, just add a power amp and speakers and you are done.

    Hi...just recently uograded my amp...to a class A amp...and pretty happy with it to be honest. Was looking at a Node N130 because if i grow tired of it...I can use it as a streamer and put a dac inbetween it and the amp.

    Bluesound Node or CXN v1 or V2 Loan

    in Product Hire and Loan

    Posted

    Hi All

     

    Was wondering whether anyone might loan one of the above for a day / weekend? Im in Melbournes eastern suburbs? Looking to eventually buy and wanted to start with the above? Any other suggestions loas would ve welcome. Thanking you...happy to pay a fee or a bottle of wine or some single malt whisky samples in exchange.

    DAC and Network Streamer

    in General Hi-Fi & Beginners Discussion

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    Hi All

     

    Wonder what your thought are om the above? Thinking of keeping each componenet seperate. Was looking at Ifi at the moment...or if I went a all in path Bluesound seems good value...please keep in mind im looking to keep things at a price friendly point...so no point suggesting Auralic etc...whats your recommendations??

     

     

    WTB Floorstanders

    in Wanted to Buy

    Posted · Edited by EshDes

    Item: Floorstanders PMC.24, 26 Kef R5 or R7s or Dynaudio Focus or Evoke
    Price Range: 2k to 3k
    Item Condition: Used
    Extra Info: have a bit of wiggle room PM me and we can discuss.

     

    Prefer Victorian sellers but will consoder interstate for the right price.

     

    cheers Eshan

     

     

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