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The big difference compared to the M50 makes the ST200 by its delicious dac and a beauty of a preamplifier. And although there are a lot of dac’s on the market lately with a good volume control, the importance of a good preamplifier should not be underestimated. It gives air and space to the reproduction and conjures up a stereo image that is not easy to imitate.

This streamer/dac/pre-amplifier fits completely in the philosophy of “less is more” which has been causing a furore in hi-fi circles in recent years. Fewer components, fewer cables and less space loss. With his beautiful looks he will conquer many hearts because looks matter! Think of the Kef LSX or a Dali Obéron to name of few. Because of its user-friendliness and versatility, we even dare to call this streamer unique in its kind. Especially in its price range.

Finally we connect the Onyx to the Atoll streamer and hear a little more tranquillity and refinement in the reproduction. It’s all just a little purer. That’s okay. But the difference is smaller than expected and we enjoyed listening to the built-in dac throughout the test period. We couldn’t think of a nicer compliment..

Conclusion

It turned out to be quite a long story but because of the many possibilities we needed just a few more words to explain this versatile device. The Atoll ST200 Signature streamer is a very versatile and easy to use device. It has a great streamer, an excellent dac and can perfectly serve as a high quality preamplifier. Connect it to a potent power amplifier or to a pair of active speakers and you're ready to go. Highly recommended!