Not the best with tech talk, but am looking at dispensing with my CD player, as I just love the streaming experience. Currently streaming Tidal with Chromecast audio and am very pleased, but want to take it to the next level with either of the units mentioned in the title. Both units have a hard drive so no more need for CD player
The thing is the Vault is half the price of the Novafidelity x45. It maybe the case that the DAC on the x45 is superior, but judging from the comments of members on here, it seems that you need to go a few steps up the foood chain and at considerable expense, to better whats on offer from Bluesound 2i which essentially is a a,Vault without a hard drive.
The significant advantage of the x45 over the Vault, is a phono input allowing vinyl to be stored digitally, together with the option of operating wirelessly. Nice to have but at twice the price of the Vault, hardly a game changer. Try before you by, is not an option unfortunately.
I would be gratefull for any guidance with the above. Many thanks in advance.
The thing is the Vault is half the price of the Novafidelity x45. It maybe the case that the DAC on the x45 is superior, but judging from the comments of members on here, it seems that you need to go a few steps up the foood chain and at considerable expense, to better whats on offer from Bluesound 2i which essentially is a a,Vault without a hard drive.
The significant advantage of the x45 over the Vault, is a phono input allowing vinyl to be stored digitally, together with the option of operating wirelessly. Nice to have but at twice the price of the Vault, hardly a game changer. Try before you by, is not an option unfortunately.
I would be gratefull for any guidance with the above. Many thanks in advance.