Epiphany Audio 21 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) Over the last few days we have received several enquiries asking what reference level streaming solution we recommend to do justice to a high end system. Invariably our answer is the Merging Nadac + Player which is a combined reference level streamer & DAC. There are several reasons we recommend this unit: 1. If you have a true reference level DSD recording, it was probably mastered on Merging equipment. They are the global leader in DSD hardware and software solutions in the professional world and their Horus and HAPI Analog-to-digital processors combined with their Pyramix software dominate the upper echelons of the high res recording scene. 2. They recognise the problems inherent in sending audio over USB and as a result the unit completely eschews USB instead using AES67/Ravenna to transport audio data over ethernet. This means you can also play/stream directly from a computer using the reference driver. 3. They also offer an 8 channel option. Combined with some of the ambisonic software available on the market you can create an truly immersive sound environments. Combining 8 reference level speakers, an ambisonic recording and the +player is mind blowing. 4. They offer a beautifully engineered linear power supply upgrade and for those seeking the ultimate in refinement a very high end master clock unit. In short, if you're into high resolution streaming this (or even just streaming) this is the unit to beat. To get this out into the market we are offering 2 units discounted from RRP, also note we can provide further discounts & incentives when buying multiple items: Merging + Player DAC and Streamer RRP: $21,999 Offer Price: Promotion Expired Merging + Player DAC and Streamer with Linear Power Supply: RRP: $32,998 Offer Price: Promotion Expired There are numerous reviews worthy of your attention, here are a few: https://nadac.merging.com/product/merging-player http://www.mergingnadac.co.uk/reviews.html https://www.the-ear.net/review-hardware/merging-technology-player-power-network-dacstreamer https://www.monoandstereo.com/2015/02/merging-technologies-nadac-dac.html https://www.hifiplus.com/articles/merging-player-server/ For what I consider one of the better explanations of how capable this equipment is and its high end pedigree I recommend this review (yes it's just the DAC component) https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/impressions-the-merging-technology-nadac-mc-8-dsd-dac/ Edited February 9 by Epiphany Audio typo Link to post Share on other sites
Steam 1,022 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Wow! 11k for the power supply! Now I want to see what’s in the box to make 11k. Would genuinly love to hear one of these. If someone can please buy the above, depreciate it 10k, then post in the classifieds for me that would be great. Or at least buy it and host a GTG. Link to post Share on other sites
thewaves 273 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 2 hours ago, Steam said: Wow! 11k for the power supply! Now I want to see what’s in the box to make 11k. Would genuinly love to hear one of these. If someone can please buy the above, depreciate it 10k, then post in the classifieds for me that would be great. Or at least buy it and host a GTG. Unicorn tears. And magic. Link to post Share on other sites
Evette68 0 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 03/01/2021 at 12:45 PM, Steam said: Wow! 11k for the power supply! Now I want to see what’s in the box to make 11k. Would genuinly love to hear one of these. If someone can please buy the above, depreciate it 10k, then post in the classifieds for me that would be great. Or at least buy it and host a GTG. Wow. If its 11k for the power supply. What must the master clock upgrade be. Seems like a magical bit of gear. Can only dream about it ATM.😁 Link to post Share on other sites
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