Hi everyone, I am new here and am really impressed with your collective knowledge.
I have a Linux-based NAS (QNAP TS-453Be) on which I have a number of FLAC files. I also enjoy a Qobuz subscription (noticeably better “lossless” sound than Tidal, IMO). I have a Marantz PM6005 which has an integrated CS4398 DAC chip. I am very happy with the sound from the amp and the integrated DAC. The speakers are Wharfedale Diamond 220s bi-wired from the amp (they're just okay when bi-wired, acoustic sounds great, rock music is a bit muddy IMO).
I would like to serve (and possibly also play) music via Roon Core installed on the NAS or possibly just served via UPnP using my PM6005 for home listening purposes.
I am a digital audiophile newbie so please correct me if I’m wrong, but the way I see it, without breaking the bank, I could opt for:
I have a Linux-based NAS (QNAP TS-453Be) on which I have a number of FLAC files. I also enjoy a Qobuz subscription (noticeably better “lossless” sound than Tidal, IMO). I have a Marantz PM6005 which has an integrated CS4398 DAC chip. I am very happy with the sound from the amp and the integrated DAC. The speakers are Wharfedale Diamond 220s bi-wired from the amp (they're just okay when bi-wired, acoustic sounds great, rock music is a bit muddy IMO).
I would like to serve (and possibly also play) music via Roon Core installed on the NAS or possibly just served via UPnP using my PM6005 for home listening purposes.
I am a digital audiophile newbie so please correct me if I’m wrong, but the way I see it, without breaking the bank, I could opt for:
- Serve and play music from NAS, output USB to Schiit Eitr, coax S/PDIF output to Marantz PM6005.
- Serve music from NAS, output direct ethernet to DigiOne Player, coax S/PDIF output to Marantz PM6005.
- Forget about the amp’s DAC and serve and play music from NAS, output USB to say a Topper D10, RCA output to Marantz PM6005 since it's cheaper than above two solutions. I do feel reluctant to do this, though, since the DAC on the amp is already pretty good, in fact the Topper D30 uses it. If I did this kind of setup I would want a marked improvement over the existing amp DAC chip, maybe like the Topper D50, but is it worth it?