Posts with tag "Streamer"

iFi company has released the iDSD Phantom – a digital-to-analog converter that also features a built-in network streamer and a headphone amplifier. The new model implements DSD Remastering up to DSD2048, as well as the well-known K2HD technology for professional sound processing. It also offers expanded sound customization options via XBass Pro and XSpace Pro modes and a set of digital filters.

Volumio has introduced the Primo Plus (€1,199), a DAC with network streaming functionality. This newcomer evolves from the popular Volumio Primo, offering numerous improvements and greater versatility.

The Volumio Rivo Plus is a network transport that deliberately forgoes an internal DAC, focusing entirely on maximally pure digital signal processing. The Special Edition maintains this technical foundation while adding leather finishing crafted in collaboration with Florence's Apelle Lab.

Our new top-tier list features the most modern and advanced network players or streamers for streaming audio. These devices are advancing at breakneck speed – to help you navigate the sea of ​​choices, our editors have compiled this expert ranking.

Arylic has unveiled the LP100, a compact audio streamer designed to bring modern network functionality to your existing stereo system. The newcomer offers both wired and wireless network integration and can seamlessly integrate into existing setups or drive active speakers directly for minimalist configurations. At $399 USD, the Arylic LP100 doesn't compete in the heavyweight category.

Lumin has announced the flagship Lumin X2 audio streamer, featuring a fully discrete digital-to-analog converter (DAC), proprietary signal filtering, and an external linear power supply.

Quad has announced a new series of Quad Platina audio equipment. The already released Quad Platina Integrated amplifier with DAC and Quad Platina Stream streamer will soon be joined by the Quad Platina CDT CD transport.

Gustard has introduced a new flagship model Gustard R30 – a discrete R2R DAC with a built-in streamer. The new product uses a 27-bit architecture in combination with an FPGA clock management system. The digital-to-analog converter supports PCM and DSD streams. The user can also select various operating modes via digital filters, including NOS (Non-Oversampling). Gustard R30 went on sale at a recommended retail price of $3,599.99.

Our new buyer's guide and equipment rating is visited by full (with a digital-to-analog converter) streamers or network players. The number of these components is growing day by day, which is why the selection turned out to be interesting - from inexpensive models to High-End class mastodons.

Lumin has introduced the Lumin U2x network transport – an upgrade of the well-known Lumin U2 model. The device uses an external power supply, has ports for connecting an external clock generator and an isolated USB output for transmitting an audio stream to a DAC.

The well-known manufacturer of High-End digital equipment, SOtM has updated its own operating system Eunhasu OS (based on an upgraded Linux kernel) to version 0.5.9 (the software is used in the company's streaming products, such as the server SOtM sMS-1000SQ Eunhasu, which is shown in the photo).

CEN.GRAND has released an innovative network transport CEN.GRAND GLD1.0 Deluxe Media Player – data transfer in the model is organized not via the traditional USB bus, but via the PCIe interface. This solution is designed to reduce jitter to zero and minimize synchronization errors and packet losses. Thanks to the upgraded PCIe interface, which the company itself worked on, the streamer promises incredible sound quality.

Eversolo presented a universal audio product Eversolo Play CD Edition - a network amplifier that also combines a streamer, digital-to-analog converter, CD transport and MM/MC phono preamplifier in one case. This is definitely a "Swiss knife for sound".

British company dCS has announced a digital-to-analog converter with a built-in streamer dCS Lina DAC X. The model is based on the proprietary Ring DAC and Digital Processing Platform; dCS Lina DAC X is capable of decoding audio in PCM format with parameters up to 24 bit / 384 kHz and DSD up to DSD128.

Choosing a top network player is now complicated by high competition in this market – the digital audio industry is developing at a very fast pace and new models of equipment are released very often. We have compiled a compact rating of the best and proven High-End network streamers for you – which will offer you stunning sound quality and impeccable technical characteristics.

When it comes to a modern Hi-Fi audio system based on a digital sound source, you can’t do without a network player or audio streamer, usually with a built-in digital-to-analog converter. These devices offer amazing flexibility of connection (both streaming clients of well-known services and wireless signal transmission options are “on board”), and their sound quality has advanced greatly in recent years. So much so that even relatively budget devices paired with an integrated Hi-Fi amplifier and acoustics can provide excellent sound quality. Our new rating or hit parade contains just such modern audio streamers.

The Totaldac d1-total digital-to-analog converter has been introduced – according to the company, this device guarantees the maximum possible for a single-block design with external PSU. “Under the hood”, in addition to the d1-triunity DAC converter, there is also volume control, a network streamer (latest version developed for the d1-streamer-live), 40 femtoseconds oscillators, a microfilter USB loop (developed for the d1-streamer-live) and anti-vibration supports.

Swedish company Atonemo has introduced an affordable network streamer Atonemo Streamplayer – adding streaming broadcasting to almost any audio system. The model supports an extensive list of streaming options - Airplay 2, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, Tidal Connect and Auracast, there is also compatibility with smart home systems Apple Homekit and Google Home (so, multi-room integration is also within the system’s power).

The Atoll Electronique ST300 Signature is presented – a network streamer supporting signals up to PCM up to 24 bit / 192 kHz and DSD up to DSD128. Of course, the device is Roon certified and has built-in Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify and Deezer clients.

Matrix Audio has introduced two new network streamers with transport functionality – devoid of a digital-to-analog converter and designed for use with external DACs. Both models are designed in a recognizable futuristic aesthetic and are equipped with large touch screens on the front panel. The streamers are also Roon certified.