Hello, I am new to the what's best platform and should appreciate some advice on upgrading my audio sources.
I recently upgraded my amp and speakers to the CH Precision A1.5 and Stenheim Alumine 3s (moving away from a Meridian active DSP speaker set up).
For the past 7 years I have enjoyed the Meridian 808v6 and the Sooloos platform ( I am not a Roon user). However , a friendly dealer lent me an Aurender N150 which is the cheapest Aurender streamer and the improvement to sound quality over Sooloos has been significant. So I am now considering upgrading my streamer and also wondering whether I should replace the Meridian 808 which currently performs DAC/ pre amp/ CD / streaming. In other words, do my new amp and speakers deserve better sources ?
The main criteria are I want to keep the box count minimum (so preferably server/streamer/ storage one box) and if possible a similar one box solution as the Meridian (ie cd transport , DAC, pre amp (both digital and analogue in).
I did consider a Rossini player but have been put off by the lack of analogue in (for my Rega turntable and Nak) and the forthcoming price hike (courtesy of the dCS Apex upgrade) although I will consider adding a simple pre amp like the Townsheand Allegri + for analogue inputs Or something similar.
I am keen to understand the options to enable me to get the best out of my new gear and all advice will be graciously received. Budget wise I am looking at around total £30,000 gross RRP.
Thank you
Mr Singh
I recently upgraded my amp and speakers to the CH Precision A1.5 and Stenheim Alumine 3s (moving away from a Meridian active DSP speaker set up).
For the past 7 years I have enjoyed the Meridian 808v6 and the Sooloos platform ( I am not a Roon user). However , a friendly dealer lent me an Aurender N150 which is the cheapest Aurender streamer and the improvement to sound quality over Sooloos has been significant. So I am now considering upgrading my streamer and also wondering whether I should replace the Meridian 808 which currently performs DAC/ pre amp/ CD / streaming. In other words, do my new amp and speakers deserve better sources ?
The main criteria are I want to keep the box count minimum (so preferably server/streamer/ storage one box) and if possible a similar one box solution as the Meridian (ie cd transport , DAC, pre amp (both digital and analogue in).
I did consider a Rossini player but have been put off by the lack of analogue in (for my Rega turntable and Nak) and the forthcoming price hike (courtesy of the dCS Apex upgrade) although I will consider adding a simple pre amp like the Townsheand Allegri + for analogue inputs Or something similar.
I am keen to understand the options to enable me to get the best out of my new gear and all advice will be graciously received. Budget wise I am looking at around total £30,000 gross RRP.
Thank you
Mr Singh