Best streamer

[MFX101]

I am contemplating buying a streamer to link in to my stereo so do not need integrated amplifier or speaker , I would also like to play stored files. Interested in suggestions, thank you

 

[david ellwood]

Well the best streamer is the Linn Klimax DSM and that should connect to your stereo just fine!

 

[Del monaco]

There are many choices and they are all the best.

 

[daytona600]

Well the best streamer is the Linn Klimax DSM
Visit a large Hifi show globally you will never see a Linn streamer but you will see dozens of DCS

 

[sq225917]

They all do the same job, the same way. As long as the dac has good reclocking a rpi is as good as a dcs bridge

 

[killie99]

How much do you want to spend?

 

[MFX101]

Thank you for your interest, broadly i am thinking in the region of a £1,000, I would be happy with a good cheaper budget option or to go a little higher for the right result.

 

[MFX101]

Well the best streamer is the Linn Klimax DSM and that should connect to your stereo just fine!

 

[Amber Audio]

Allo Digione Signature + Shanti PSU or one of the Auralic Aries versions.

 

[nbaptista]

Bluesound Node.It plays well, a Linn or a Naim are better.It depends what you want...

 

[Amber Audio]

You asking about a pure Streamer just Digi Out or a Streamer + DAC with Analogue Out?

 

[killie99]

What’s the rest of your kit? My streamer is about £250 worth in to £15k of amp and speakers. Streamers really are at the bottom of the bang for your buck improvement, most folk couldn’t tell you the difference between an Rpi4 and a dcs bartok in a blind test. Either that or I’m deaf.

 

[MFX101]

I think I will need a DAC and an analogue out, thank you

 

[killie99]

Tell us what you have already, plenty of decent streamers with analogue out.

 

[MFX101]

What’s the rest of your kit? My streamer is about £250 worth in to £15k of amp and speakers. Streamers really are at the bottom of the bang for your buck improvement, most folk couldn’t tell you the difference between an Rpi4 and a dcs bartok in a blind test. Either that or I’m deaf.

Rega aethos amplifier & PMC twenty 22 speakers

 

[Woodface]

Innuos Zen Mini, just over a grand but worth paying an extra £100 to get the 2tb capacity. Excellent sound quality, easy to use but requires a wired connection.

 

[Amber Audio]

I think I will need a DAC and an analogue out, thank you

Bluesound NODE 2i @ £550 is an excellent bit of kit and should do everything you need.

If you don’t mind multiple boxes a Pi Hat like the Allo + RME ADI DAC is great or pair it with an older used Rega DAC-R which is fab and might suit you better.

Literally there’s too much choice these days

 

[killie99]

Rega aethos amplifier & PMC twenty 22 speakers

How computer literate are you? You could do worse than trying a Logitech Touch if you already have music files stored on a computer. Install LMS on the computer with your files and off you go for less than £100. Yes the touch is old tech but they still just ‘work’. This will give you an insight in to what is possible with streaming for very little outlay and you can always recoup the cost if you move on to something else. I still have a touch connected to my system just to display the album art, it’s synched to my rpi4/digione.

 

[MFX101]

Well the best streamer is the Linn Klimax DSM and that should connect to your stereo just fine!

Thanks but probably a bit more than I want to spend

 

[MFX101]

How computer literate are you? You could do worse than trying a Logitech Touch if you already have music files stored on a computer. Install LMS on the computer with your files and off you go for less than £100. Yes the touch is old tech but they still just ‘work’. This will give you an insight in to what is possible with streaming for very little outlay and you can always recoup the cost if you move on to something else. I still have a touch connected to my system just to display the album art, it’s synched to my rpi4/digione.

I am reasonably comfortable with IT but am leaning towards a stand-alone streamer