Dan Dicker
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New Guy - "best" streamer?
Dan Dicker replied to Dan Dicker's topic in Networking, Networked Audio, and Streaming
Well, I don't need storage -- will use my local networked computer for that, probably buy a big SS HD when it makes sense. And don't need a DAC attached. The Auralic Aries that the other poster mentioned seems like it's precisely what I need, capable of decoding whatever new downloaded hi-rez formats are out there. The point is I have a supreme audiophile system that has been reliant on vinyl and a very good CD player (Esoteric). I'd like to find the "bridge" unit that will bring some streaming formats to as high a level, if that's possible. Like I said, i've been using a squeezebox -- with far inferior sonic results to both the CD's and particularly the vinyl. Is there anything out there like this Auralic Aries coming out? That may be the ticket.- 25 replies
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Hi, I'm sure this has been covered in length elsewhere, but I'm looking for something to replace my squeezebox. I've found it a useful, if horrible sounding streaming solution -- but the things it can do are perfect for what I need. i'd like to play music on my networked computer, as well as access various services, including pandora and spotify. I DO NOT need a DAC as I have been using my Esoteric for DAC work, it will decode DSD, and most other formats beautifully. Budget isn't much of an issue, but I'm not looking to spend $10K+ on a mere server -- although it needs to be better sounding than the Squeezebox I'm retiring -- and should be able to decode all the hi-rez formats that are coming down the line. What say you all?
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