Network streamer vs DAC + Wiim advice etc
I'm looking to get AirPlay2 for my office system, which compromises of my M2 Mac Mini Pro / Apple Music (plus all the music I've ripped from CDs over the years etc) and that feeds currently into Focusrite Scarlett USB interface, and that feeds (via XLR cables) my JBL 308P MkII studio monitors
I don't want to spend silly money; so ideally £400-£500 max
Been considering the CA CXN2 streamer; but also been considering one of the many SMSL XLR capable DACs (ie. SU-9n DAC) with something like the WiiM Pro connected to it etc
CA CXN2: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226091127408
SMSL DAC: https://www.amazon.co.uk/S-M-S-L-ES9...c-d11b6e3d217f
WiiM Pro: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WiiM-Pro-Ch...c-d11b6e3d217f
Can anyone else suggest anything else?
The DAC needs to have remote capabilities and be the pre-amp for my JBLs FYI
Cheers
My Office : M2 Mac Mini Pro > Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB interface > JBL 308P MkII active studio monitors on Atacama SL600 stands via Van Damme TRS to XLR balanced cables
The spare room : Music via Apple Music > ATV3 > optical into a Fiio D3 DAC > Arcam Alpha 10 integrated > B&W 602 S3s or AE109 speakers - Van Damme cables