Just an audio streamer

[Ash]

Hi Guys

I am seeking some help and advice.

I want an good audiophile grade audio streamer. Not a media streamer. I only want to stream music from the Tidal and Spotify app on my phone to my DAC.

I have a DAC, pre amp and power amp.

So far, I find when I look for a streamer, it come bundled with a DAC. I guess that makes me pay for a DAC that I do not need or want.

I’m not a DIY person so not looking at assembling a raspberry pi based DAC/streamer , or anything on those lines. Just want to buy something off the shelf.

Any recommendations or advice will be welcome.

 

[ZzZzZ]

If you budget permits look for Mercury streamer.

 

[rikhav]

Not wanting to play around with products based on raspberry pi I think your best bet is the bluesound node.

It does have inbuilt dac but I would say the emphasis is more on the streaming side of things

 

[ZzZzZ]

https://goldensound.audio/2022/06/03/pi2design-mercury-streamer-server-measurements/
Mercury is ready to use streamer.

 

[shuv]

Silent Angel?

 

[ZzZzZ]

ifi Zen stream could also be another viable option.

 

[TD150]

Arylic Up2Stream is another option.

 

[argho]

You could buy a streamer from Denon / Marantz and choose not to use the inbuilt DAC.

I just bought the Denon DNP-800NE and very happy with it.

I use the optical out to connect to the DAC in my amp.

Denon DNP-800NE Network Audio Player

The Denon DNP-800NE Network Audio Player is a thoughtfully designed Network Audio Player offering precision high-resolution audio and music streaming.

hifimart.com

 

[Ajitsank]

You could buy a streamer from Denon / Marantz and choose not to use the inbuilt DAC.

I just bought the Denon DNP-800NE and very happy with it.

I use the optical out to connect to the DAC in my amp.

Denon DNP-800NE Network Audio Player

The Denon DNP-800NE Network Audio Player is a thoughtfully designed Network Audio Player offering precision high-resolution audio and music streaming.

hifimart.com

Hi, Does this have a Tidal Connect? Or all streaming is via Heos. Which DAC have you connected this to. Thanks

 

[aeroash]

Hi, Does this have a Tidal Connect? Or all streaming is via Heos. Which DAC have you connected this to. Thanks

Wiim Mini WiFi Music Streamer

Wiim Mini WiFi music streamer is an airplay 2 streamer that allows you to stream Hi-Res Audio from online music, online radio, and digital audio to every room by Airplay 2 and WiFi.

www.gohomeaudio.com

@Ash

 

[argho]

Hi, Does this have a Tidal Connect? Or all streaming is via Heos. Which DAC have you connected this to. Thanks

It does have Tidal,, though I have never used.

I use Spotify Connect, and there is no need to go through the Heos app for Spotify.

https://cdn.profx.com/uploads/2019/08/Denon_DNP-800NE_infosheet-1.pdf

 

[Anurag]

For your requirement the 'iFi Zen stream' would be the perfect solution. It has h/w and features unfound in other competing products irrespective of the price. Eg active noise cancelling in usb for cleanest usb signal, high-end crystal oscillators for usb timing etc..

 

[Ajitsank]

It does have Tidal,, though I have never used.

I use Spotify Connect, and there is no need to go through the Heos app for Spotify.

https://cdn.profx.com/uploads/2019/08/Denon_DNP-800NE_infosheet-1.pdf

Thanks.

 

[Mayasandra_l]

Wiim mini

 

[Mukul77]

If you budget permits look for Mercury streamer.

Sir please share online site for purchasing

 

[chander]

@Ash what you are looking for is a streamer transport, LUMIN U2 is one that has garnered great reviews. Silent angle makes a few transports too. In the world of streamer transports you will have to chose from the very few that exist.

 

[ZzZzZ]

Sir please share online site for purchasing

Mercury Streamer V2

Mercury V2 has been updated with the new Mercury V3. See here .

www.pi2design.com

 

[Kumar442244]

Linderman limetree bridge or primare NP5 are some really good sub 100k options which are pure streamer transport.

 

[Yogesh]

WIIM Mini is your best bet. You can also look for Used CCA. If you can go a little upstream than iFi ZenStream.

Also it would help people make better suggestions if you could specify your budget.

 

[Bloom@83]

ifi Zen Stream. Although I haven’t heard it , but @DB1989 is extremely happy with it. And he has quite a few expensive streamers.