Streamer Recommendations

[cans or bust]

Hello,
Remarkable people.

Looking for a streamer recommendation in the 500 dollar ballpark to use in a headphone only setup. This will be the companion to the new Luxsin X9.

Thank you!

 

[msing539]

Just saying hi as I'm in the hudson valley, too, assuming NY.

I use a headless and fanless mini PC for streaming, and I remote in from my main computer. That setup is not for everyone but ideal for my use.

 

[Ufanco]

The wiim ultra would be good choice.

https://www.amazon.com/WiiM-Streame...=1748643017&sprefix=Wiim+,aps,132&sr=8-3&th=1

 

[lexx21]

Sotm sms-200 neo. It is usb out, very versatile, and not raspberry pi based. It will give you high quality results.

And its 500 bucks. You can add a lps to it later on for another 500 bucks, but you dont need that to get started.

Check out the reviews that hans beekhuzen did on youtube about the sotm devices.

 

[cans or bust]

The wiim ultra would be good choice.

https://www.amazon.com/WiiM-Streamer-Touchscreen-Compatible-Headphone/dp/B0D41YCLW8/ref=sr_1_3?crid=20BBGPKJGW1RQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.p-yeWLTVQRBR2NmpJ48Wma_qU3QFR5_GbDWzweEsHEjxbOgygvICJiwhlxypTbHKVOWfIoEBW47RLxKYmWY2xgRl0mnGdGIn4knHHFYejwboMfdtUP1h3slY5N2WXqOUVNsn3cWy3tDL-26lTX5CdaZSib1sycPgru9U9coTer6WFVMjXF7Vsb6XdGHNlcc6fTSKTxfue-hMl06WM-7zHkUm-55jyTVWM9rWz4hTQTg.kKVS1Osm7GEjast6KVe0PI-rZGYvGyUljU7nu9gh-i8&dib_tag=se&keywords=wiim+ultra&qid=1748643017&sprefix=Wiim+,aps,132&sr=8-3&th=1

Thank you for you time and recommendation! Maryland is my home state.

 

[Middle Earth]

Node Nano is working well for me
I like BluOS
Worth consideration in my opinion

 

[cans or bust]

Just saying hi as I'm in the hudson valley, too, assuming NY.

I use a headless and fanless mini PC for streaming, and I remote in from my main computer. That setup is not for everyone but ideal for my use.

yes, HV NY

 

[Middle Earth]

I also use a $100 Windows 11 mini PC with JRiver and go to streaming websites like BandCamp and
Stage + and for watching concerts on Blue-Ray
The Qobuz website has the same SQ output as the Connect app sim BluOS won’t have the Obuz Connect app for six months or whenever

 

[Blindranger]

Its really hard to beat the Cambridge MXN10 at that price point. Watch the Cambridge eBay store, and you can find an open-box or refurbished model for well under your target price. Everything I have bought from their eBay store has been in perfect condition.

 

[lexx21]

What dac are you intending to hook the streamer to? Or do you want a streamer with a built in dac? Its kind of hard to make suggestions without knowing this. For example I wouldnt suggest a 500 dollar streamer for a 200 dollar dac.

 

[cans or bust]

What dac are you intending to hook the streamer to? Or do you want a streamer with a built in dac? Its kind of hard to make suggestions without knowing this. For example I wouldnt suggest a 500 dollar streamer for a 200 dollar dac.

The Luxsin X9 is an all-in-one; Dac/Headphone Amp.

https://luxsinaudio.com/products/luxsin-x9

 

[lexx21]

Get the sotm. A wiim or an ifi wont give you the same sound quality.

 

[Ufanco]

Get the sotm. A wiim or an ifi wont give you the same sound quality.

The wiim ultra has a very good dac you can still use the Luxsin X9 dac it has awesome software with support for most streaming services. Would suggest reading reviews on it there are tons of them. Plus can buy from Amazon with free return. They also have a great forum if need help.

https://forum.wiimhome.com/forums/-/list

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/wiim-ultra-streamer-preamp-review.57342/

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/wiim-ultra-review/

Just search Wiim ultra it’s really a great streamer.

 

[cans or bust]

Update:

My brother owns the Matrix Mini-i Pro 3. He has moved on from this piece of gear. He is going to gift it my way.

If I were to purchase the Luxsin X9, this is a DAC/AMP combo, how would I connect the two units to use the Mini only as a streamer?

Sorry for the seriously noobish question; I'm learning.

Thanks

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[knobgobbler]

I don't think that's a good fit, but it depends on how you want to use the Luxsin.

With "only as a streamer" you mean you want to use the Mini as a transport only (music source only) and utilize the DAC of Luxsin, right?
If so, I don't think this is possible with the Mini. Since the Mini has no USB, I2S etc. outputs you would need to connect the Mini to the Luxsin via the RCA output connections and then the DAC of the Mini is used.

If this is fine for you you can set the output of the Mini to "fixed" this means the Mini is set to maximum volume output and you would control the volume only on the Luxsin. To me this seems to be kind of a waste of the Luxsin to utilize only the AMP section of the device and nothing else, but that's just my opinion. You could just get a dedicated headphone amp instead of the Luxsin.

If you want to fully utilize the Luxsin go for a simple streamer as suggested by the other replies.