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In Reply to: RE: Ok I know this question has been asked here already but here it goes - a network player recommendation posted by airtime on October 28, 2016 at 19:11:08
But would like to get a really good NETWORK player. And one that can do volume control on the output.
That necessarily means you are locking the player into using one DAC sharing the same chassis.
Others like me prefer using a device that streams content from your computer or network based content providers, but allows for your choice of DAC. Which is the one component I do update more frequently than others given the pace of technology changes.
Given your propensity for constantly changing amplifiers and preamps, you might consider a more open solution. :)
I particularly enjoy the Sonore microRendu player currently mated with an Audio Research DAC8. The preamp controls output for all sources.
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You know I decided to just keep everything I have and not change anything. Heck, I like what I have and I'm not finding anything special or better that what I already have.
So from here on it I'm just tweaking some cables, buying a Rythmik sub and maybe pretty up the old setups.
You know I decided to just keep everything I have and not change anything.
I'm not suggesting that change is all bad. It's just that you and I seem to do it in different places. I've been using the same power amps for fifteen years. While the preamp is only two years old, I used its predecessor for almost twenty. Speakers are eleven years old having had parts updated but otherwise the same core product.
On the other hand, I have used two different streamers and two different DACs within a four year period of time. That's where I find genuine improvements with both convenience and ultimate sound quality lie in the digital age.
And thoroughly enjoying my music library everywhere - listening room, HT, phone/pad, garage and cars. :)
YMMV.
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