Streamer/DAC/Pre

[zamlock_z]

Looking for a good Streamer / DAC / Pre. Preamp function is not critical as I have an external Freya Preamp. But a good analogue pre on the DAC/Streamer would be a bonus as I can reduce clutter.

Considering these below.
1. Eversolo DMP A6 Master
2. Eversolo DMP A8 (seems to have a good analogue preamp section)
3. Cayin iDAP-8 + Cayin iDAC-8 combo (Dont know if it is to be exclusively used for a headphone setup or can be used with normal 2 ch setup with poweramp and floor standing speakers).
4. Gustard A26 DAC (unsure of how its streaming function works). Possible with a wiim pro plus / ifi zen stream as an external streamer?

Hopefully it should support Amazon Music, Wynk Music apart from the standard streaming services like Spotify, Qobuz and Tidal. Roon not required. Apple music support would be a bonus in case subscribed.

Primary Listening: 70's to 90's Rock / Metal / Pop / Glam rock / Indian rock bands
Secondary Listening: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Indian classical.

Thanks for looking. Looking forward to your suggestions.

 

[whiskymusic]

Brooklyn DAC+ by mytek audio impressed me. There is a new iteration of it known as Brooklyn bridge with inbuilt streamer.

You can also check out Matrix Audio X sabre 3

 

[zamlock_z]

Picked up the Eversolo DMP - A8. Fantastic sound out of the box.
Thanks

 

[dashy]

what's the price for A6 in India? A8 is probably out of my budget

 

[rkumarblr]

What should the gain setting be on the eversolo DMP A8 for the XLR Analog out when connecting it to Analog XLR in on the Audiolabs 9000A. The manual of the 9000A is not very helpful. If this is not the right thread for this query please help me repost it or guide me to the right place. Thx

 

[Arvind Mathur]

Audiolab 9000N is also a good choice. Good reviews and presently offered at Rs 2.50 lakhs at hifimart.com