Dac-less streamer survey!

[GuillaumeB]

Should we perhaps keep streamers with DAC on a separate sub-list?  The logic of excluding streamers with DAC's is clear, if a DAC is there then you are paying for something you do not need.  However, it is just possible that for a particular level of sound quality / functionality / price, then maybe a particular DAC equipped item might actually be best?  Furthermore, interesting DAC equipped items exist at all price levels, from the lower cost Japanese stuff right upto the Astell & Kern AK500 at £9k?  Just a thought!  Obviously, such an item will need decent digital out connectivity.

As a final thought, another DAC free item for the list, the Krell Connect.

Yes the Krell Connect could be interesting @ £2,500. It's been out for a while now but I haven't heard one.

Re streamers w/ DACs, exactly! The Linn Akurate could be an interesting one for example. It has a digital output and would give you access to Linn Kazoo which is a great looking control point and has super Tidal integration. It costs £4,500 so possibly at the higher end of what one would want to pay particularly as it doesn't include storage. Could be a good buy s/h though. 

Guillaume