AVR(as streamer dac) + INTEGRATED AMP FOR STEREO (PLEASE SUGGEST)

[marsilians]

Hi, i am looking for streo setup, which will be a better option,
1. Avr as dac and streamer + integrated amp (marantz 1609 or yamaha 685 with rega elex r or roksan k3)
2. Streamer + integrated amp (bluos node 2i + rega elex r or roksan k3)

Which will have better stereo separation and performance?

I have a node 2i and it’s a fantastic player on its own as it’s a very decent DAC. The price to performance is worth it. Sometimes I use it as a transport on a stand-alone stereo system and it does very well compared to an oppo 103.

 

[rpmahale]

Do Blusound Node 2i streams Tidal and it's masters sound tracks from Indian IP flawlessly or it needs some VPN arrangement to stream Tidal . How shall I stream Tidal from Marantz HEOS app. Most of the music streaming apps are available in HEOS except Tidal....

 

[marsilians]

Do Blusound Node 2i streams Tidal and it's masters sound tracks from Indian IP flawlessly or it needs some VPN arrangement to stream Tidal . How shall I stream Tidal from Marantz HEOS app. Most of the music streaming apps are available in HEOS except Tidal....

I have been able to hear a few masters without issues.. however I am still not bought into MQA as its presentation vs non MQA actually makes me feel it’s inferior without all inclusive support.

 

[rpmahale]

Presently I am streaming Tidal Masters from my Laptop. Tidal desktop app it's self unfold first the MQA track and send PCM data to av receiver. I wish to directly stream Tidal from HEOS app through avr like Spotify.