A Cambridge Azur 851N is a very balanced streamer with good sound quality that can be had for around $1k.
If you want to stick with your Classe gear without needing an additional DAC, you should consider a high quality streamer with a built in DAC for a nice uptick in sound quality from the built in DAC in your Classe processor. A Lumin D2 or T2 would be a considerable step up in sound quality from the Cambridge with considerably better DAC section, they would be considered end game streamers for most people.
Not sure if you're referring to the Aries G1 or Vega G1,the Vega G1 also serves as a DAC but the streamer is a bit of an afterthought compared to the Aries G1 dedicated streamer. The Lumins would be considered more refined than the G1 models, and most would agree the Lumins would win in sound quality. The Aries G2, however would give the Lumin models a run for their money if you're streaming to an external DAC. Better than the G1 but might have a more detailed, brighter (in a good way) sound signature compared to the more refined Lumin offerings. But then again you lose the built in DAC which the Lumin models have and the G2 does not.
If you want a bit more warmth and natural sound from your system without sacrificing detail, go for the Lumins. If you want a little more detail at the expense of warmth from your system, go for the Aries G2. Hope this helps!
If you want to stick with your Classe gear without needing an additional DAC, you should consider a high quality streamer with a built in DAC for a nice uptick in sound quality from the built in DAC in your Classe processor. A Lumin D2 or T2 would be a considerable step up in sound quality from the Cambridge with considerably better DAC section, they would be considered end game streamers for most people.
Not sure if you're referring to the Aries G1 or Vega G1,the Vega G1 also serves as a DAC but the streamer is a bit of an afterthought compared to the Aries G1 dedicated streamer. The Lumins would be considered more refined than the G1 models, and most would agree the Lumins would win in sound quality. The Aries G2, however would give the Lumin models a run for their money if you're streaming to an external DAC. Better than the G1 but might have a more detailed, brighter (in a good way) sound signature compared to the more refined Lumin offerings. But then again you lose the built in DAC which the Lumin models have and the G2 does not.
If you want a bit more warmth and natural sound from your system without sacrificing detail, go for the Lumins. If you want a little more detail at the expense of warmth from your system, go for the Aries G2. Hope this helps!