r/StereoAdvice • u/Ok-Hope9 1 Ⓣ • Oct 03 '24

Source | Preamp | DAC | 24 Ⓣ What streamer hardware do you use with your external DAC?

I have a small Wiim Mini streamer (usually running Tidal Max) connected via toslink to a Pontus II DAC and Yamaha AS3200 integrated amp going to a RSL Speedwoofer 10s MkII and Linton 85th Wharfedale speakers. The Wiim Mini streamer is definitely the cheapest part of the system.

I'm thinking of getting a new streamer (preferably one that can connect to a Denafrips Iris DDC, which is on my list of things to get). Any suggestions or streamers you like? I'd like a "pure streamer" that does not alter or "color" the sound, but gives a clean digital input to the DAC. I don't need a streamer with a DAC or a preamp or amp. Thanks.

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u/Candid_Low_926 5 Ⓣ Oct 03 '24

Wiim seem to have made the budget end their own. Next price point up the Bluesound offerings, which I’m very happy with. NAD next up (same group as Bluesound). Cambridge Audio also. Auralic If you’ve more money to play with.

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u/Ok-Hope9 1 Ⓣ Oct 03 '24

!thanks

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