DAC/Streamer (Or DAC only) with the Best Soundstage/imaging

[ryanhere]

Hello,
Looking for Suggestions on DAC/Streamer (or Dac only) combo with the best imaging and sound staging capabilities.
I currently own a Wiim Pro Plus and Arcam ST-60. The Arcam is definitely better, but I'm wondering if anyone has recommendation for something better in the $2k range.
A/B comparison experiences and why you selected the DAC would be appreciated.

 

[unpluggged]

DACs have no imaging and soundstage.

 

[Somafunk]

I doubt you’ll get many replies to such a query on here, if you wish to improve imaging and soundstage then pay attention to your speaker directivity, placement and experiment with ear height above/on level/below tweeter height etc,

A Dac/streamer will do nothing for imaging/soundstage

 

[Timcognito]

DACs and other electronics have very little to with soundstage. Biggest contribution is from the recording, then speaker accuracy (ASR testing), speaker placement from walls/toe in-out, and room interaction.

 

[VMAT4]

I'll recommend the WiiM Pro + because it's the best DAC/Streamer for your money. But, it won't improve imaging or soundstage over any other properly designed and constructed DAC/Streamer.

 

[ryanhere]

Thanks for the quick replies