Lindemann Limetree Bridge II

A streaming transport with some feature gaps, but huge sonic talent

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The Lindemann Limetree Bridge II is a network bridge, sometimes referred to as a streaming transport. It plays music files from streaming services and any attached storage on your home network or connected directly into its USB socket and Bluetooth sources. Just add a quality DAC and off you go.

The vast majority of music streamers on the market include a DAC, of course, but the Limetree Bridge II's lack of such a circuit may not be the issue it initially appears to be. We have come to the point in hi-fi where it isn't unusual for a DAC to be included in a stereo amplifier, or a CD player to have digital inputs.

Failing that, there is no shortage of excellent outboard converters such as the Award-winning Chord Qutest, which we partner with the Bridge II for this test. The company makes a partnering Limetree DAC, but we haven't heard it and so can't recommend it.