Let's talk about streamers!

[Jasonovich]

I admit I'm a raving Matrix fanbois!
I just admire how they just outdo everyone in the streamer market, Rose, Eversolo, Blue Note, meh move aside!

I have their old and superseded model the Matrix Mini-i4, it's pretty much understated but the quality of the sound and construction is truly wonderful. I wouldn't want to upgrade to their newer and more attractive models because, firstly it isn't a necessary purchase and, now that I have retired, I need to be more frugal with money - cough cough!

It's like we all wouldn't mind driving a Ferrari and dreaming is FREE, anyhow, this is just to stir up conversation about streamers. Do you have one streamer in mind for the near future and what brand would be your personal choice?


Below product review from HiFi News

Matrix Audio MS-1 Network-attached DAC/streamer

When a manufacturer announces a new model, it’s tempting to compare it to what’s come before, looking for where upgrades have been made. And, yes, the MS-1 from China’s Matrix Audio does carry on technology and design features from the company’s earlier network players, including the Element X2...

www.hifinews.com

Those Fink Team Borg speakers look pretty cool!

View: https://youtu.be/clCpW4WqrWY?si=OfbHwJySHsHgQgiY


More YT blah!

View: https://youtu.be/RrxfnN5O0JU?si=TlKDgZTKOv7yhliO

View: https://youtu.be/h-oPnldTHdY?si=eC-WMutY2AvyS32e

 

[ninanina]

After saying that I would never buy a streamer, as we have a reasonable turntable and cd player, I’m now a complete convert

We have a fairly lowly Cambridge Audio MXN10

Since we’ve had the streamer we’ve hardly touched the turntable or cd player

I only paid £350 brand new for the MXN10 from CA and honestly it sounds amazing

We are using Qobuz as our streaming service and it’s so good and not yet can we not find what we want to play from it, even some obscure stuff

I’m absolutely sure there are better streamers out there but the little MXN10 is, so far, doing great

 

[Rodolfo]

I still prefer Hi-Fi.

Sh/Couldn't this "stirring up" be done in the Music Streaming section for fans of such pleasures? Please. 😉

 

[Al ears]

I admit I'm a raving Matrix fanbois!
I just admire how they just outdo everyone in the streamer market, Rose, Eversolo, Blue Note, meh move aside!

I have their old and superseded model the Matrix Mini-i4, it's pretty much understated but the quality of the sound and construction is truly wonderful. I wouldn't want to upgrade to their newer and more attractive models because, firstly it isn't a necessary purchase and, now that I have retired, I need to be more frugal with money - cough cough!

It's like we all wouldn't mind driving a Ferrari and dreaming is FREE, anyhow, this is just to stir up conversation about streamers. Do you one in mind for the near future and what brand would be your personal choice?


Below product review from HiFi News

Matrix Audio MS-1 Network-attached DAC/streamer

When a manufacturer announces a new model, it’s tempting to compare it to what’s come before, looking for where upgrades have been made. And, yes, the MS-1 from China’s Matrix Audio does carry on technology and design features from the company’s earlier network players, including the Element X2...

www.hifinews.com

Those Fink Team Borg speakers look pretty cool!

View: https://youtu.be/clCpW4WqrWY?si=OfbHwJySHsHgQgiY


More YT blah!

View: https://youtu.be/RrxfnN5O0JU?si=TlKDgZTKOv7yhliO

View: https://youtu.be/h-oPnldTHdY?si=eC-WMutY2AvyS32e

How much for a source???

 

[GroeneLeeuw]

I have an Eversolo DMP-A6 Master Edition.
Wonderful machine is what I can say.
In combination with Rotel 1592 MKI & Focal Vestia N4

 

[Jasonovich]

How much for a source???

Forgive me AI not sure I understood the question, do you mean the cost for each model?

The top of the range MS-1 (includes DAC) comes in two flavours pre or without pre amp, with the latter, it'll set you back £11K



The Streamer Transport (no DAC) NT-1 £4.5K and cheaper sibling TT-1 £1.8K
All in one TS-1 (DAC, streamer, preamp, headphone amp) £2.K

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

I don't do much streaming but, when I do, the PC can access anything and everything I might want to try. No need for a dedicated streamer.