any suggestions on what to replace Bluesound Node 2i with


I am doing a major upgrade on my home theater system. I want to upgrade my streamer. I can spend around $4500 if I have to. My dealer played a Lumin T2 and the music, Tidal, sounded amazing. He said I would be okay with the D2 if I wanted to save money
Any one have any experience with the the Lumin's. I am open to other streamers, it does not have to be Lumin. Thanks 
galleybob

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@cat_doorman

Take a look at Cocktail Audio. 
They have from good basic to units that allow two drives (3.5” or 2.5”) that can be arranged as RAID-0 or RAID-1. And it can be a server for such storage.  The one I looked at had CD Ripping also. 
I picked up the basic N25, but the X45D looks cool. A kids display with HDMI out for external monitor/AVR input. A loaded remote control is included. 
Simple access to shares in the LAN. 
While I have a hefty NAS, the 45 can also store a ton-o-music. 
I found a few wrinkles at setup, but once last them, it’s easy to use and sounds good.