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I just purchased the Marantz NA8005 from Musicdirect. It use to cost $1200.00 but its being discounted at $499 after being in production for 3 years. It's a DAC, music server and streamer. Some have been complaining not being able to down load Tidal directly to it, but they failed to understand if you have another source like an iPhone or iPad or an android device which has Tidal, you can connect it to the front USB port to play any music service you want. There are a few music streaming services but Tidal is not one of them, so you can just use another device for that and just connect it. I tried out the the music server and streamer and they are fine., but I use the Marantz as a DAC with Jriver. I can tell you its a fine DAC especially at the discount price of $499. I think it would be perfect for your needs.I really need some help from some DAC experts. There are so many DACs available, I'm just not sure what to get and don't want to make costly mistakes buying the wrong thing. Most appear to be headphone amps which is not what I want and keeping the price south of $1000
I have a vintage Pioneer Spec 1 & 4 system running through JBL 240ti speakers. I also have a Denon DVD 756 player (I went with it because its silver!) that has digital optical outs on it.
I'm looking for a DAC that I can play the CDP through that will improve my audio for CDs.
I also use Tidal service and for now just use the headphone jack on my LG V20 phone to go to one of the Aux ports on the Pioneer preamp.
I was thinking about setting a laptop up at the stereo to store all my offline music content from Tidal (which I prefer to play instead of stream as my internet service is always sketchy and Tidal taxes it out causing pauses and interuptions)
Is there a DAC anyone can suggest that will help me with both the Denon CD player and my Tidal service that isn't a headphone amp DAC?
Thanks in advance.
-Steve
Chico, CA