The HRT Music Streamer is a high performance, low cost USB DAC that was initially shown at this years CES show and has since garnered fantastic reviews from respected Hi-Fi press in the US & UK.
High Resolution Technologies is a new start-up with design and manufacturing in California. At the head of HRT is Kevin Halverson of Muse Electronics who are a long established manufacturer of innovative high end audio equipment in the US. Kevin saw the large potential for a USB only DAC that could offer excellent performance for a reasonable price.
With the steady rise of people listening to music via a computer the Music Streamer is a great product for people who have not yet jumped into high quality computer based audio.
There are two models, the Music Streamer & the Music Streamer+. Functionality wise these two products are the same but the Music Streamer + uses a higher quality DAC section to give better performance to more serious listeners.
Both models are self powered by USB so require no external power supplies, they are also small enough to slip into your laptop bag for people wanting to take high quality music with them.
The Music Streamer is on sale for $250 while the Music Streamer + is $650. International demand has been extremely high and our first shipment is due before the end of July. If you would like more information on the HRT Music Streamer products please Contact us or visit our online store.
Here are some snippets from recent reviews:
“Holy Cow! This thing sounds so good I might even start hating music-via-computer!” Ken Kessler Hi-Fi News April 09
The Absolute Sound “Golden Ear Award” 2009 (Review forthcoming)
“You plug your laptop into the Streamer, plug the streamer into your system, play music and the your first comment uttered just a few bars into the recording is ‘cor!’” Alan Sircom Hi-Fi + Magazine issue 64
“If you’ve been holding off giving the rip-and-download scene a go due the cost, check out the High Resolution Technologies MusicStreamer. It may open up both your ears and your living space.” Soundstage.com May 09
