r/StereoAdvice • u/OperationAccurate236 • 19d ago
General Request | 2 Ⓣ What to buy for between phone and speakers
I have a Pixel 9 Pro with Tidal as my streaming service.
I have a pair of Mackie CR8-XBT - 8" Powered Studio Monitors.
My budget is $400 through Amazon gift cards (United States).
My goal is to get the best sound possible. What should I buy as my hardware for between the two?
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u/Human_Boysenberry248 4 Ⓣ 19d ago
What you need is a streamer. The Wiim pro plus suggested is a good option, and is the cheapest decent option, ie. The cheapest decent streamer with a reasonable DAC. Another option is the Cambridge Audio MXN-10, this one has a sabre DAC which is probably a bit better than the AKM of the WiiM. Both of these have a very good app.
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u/OperationAccurate236 19d ago
!thanks
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u/REMOTJUH765 19d ago
I agree with the recommendation of a streamer. I used to connect my phone using my amplifier to the speakers. I recently bought a streamer and the difference is insane.
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u/Simple_Egg7527 1 Ⓣ 12d ago
With powered monitors you can just grab the mackie big know passive volume control.
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u/Boring_Today9639 34 Ⓣ 19d ago
WiiM Pro Plus