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Best streamer for a returning audio guy

Hello, hope you all can help. My question is what is the most reasonable streamer to try in my system to see if it works for me? 
  A little background is in order . I’m an older gentleman, who was into audio years ago. I’m currently rebuilding my system with newer technology. I have significant older components. Such as Adcom separates, ( not currently using), Yamaha reciever rxa 2000 as a preamp, Rotel amp driving center speaker and rears, crown class d driving main speakers, I have many speaker choices. Currently using Kef 105/2 as mains ( have Martin Logan’s as well) , Martin logan cinema as center, Martin Logan’s a rear surround. All interconnects and speaker wires are morrow audio. 
 I am / was old school with over 1500 vinyl album’s from years of collecting. About 100 cds. One interesting note, this rebirth of my interest in audio came with my wife giving me a turntable for Christmas several years ago. Finally joked it up and after 30 years I was hooked again!!!

  On to my question, it appears that almost everyone is now streaming their music. Ok, I understand the concept ( have Sirius in the car) . What is the best unit to try this out. Can’t break the bank, used is ok, actually preferred. Any outlet advice would be appreciated. 
  I’m working to eventually get to the level of most of you. I have visited my local real hi fi store and have heard the”great” components and eventually I’ll get there. Thanks, and looking forward to your replies. Twodogs112.

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twodogs112 OP
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To all who choose to be hostile towards me for asking a simple question. Read the question!!!! Don’t try to sell me your idea of what you have. I did not say I couldn’t AFFORD a blue note, nor was I soliciting upgrades to my electronics. I don’t think I want to start with a $4000 streamer. I came here looking for advice , not disrespect. 
 Thanks to those who provided helpful advice. 

petar3
67 posts
 

there were many posts, still I think that the simples solution has not been mentioned yet: Chromecast audio media like this one, 

 

frazuli2
10 posts
 

@petar3 

Will this devise send wifi signal to my Denon X3700H, which has wifi receiving capability, I think. Quboz to Denon via Bluetooth is far inferior than Tidal utilizing HDMI via wifi/Apple TV. This could be a slick solution if I’m understanding this product correctly 

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athrillofhope
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Whatever you decide (or have decided--have not read to the end of this thread) to do, DO NOT SELL YOUR VINYL! EVER. You have 1500, and therefore a good investment of titles that probably fetch over $30 each today. And while vinyl may one day be equalled by digitial, it will probably never be surpassed. It will always be a venue where some tracks "just sound better" to YOUR ears (and the same will hold true for digital).

 

If you have merely 20 LPs, then that’s a different ballgame, making a hefty investment in vinyl debatable.

 

If I were you and had 1500 LPs, I would have BOTH a superb turntable AND DAC/Streamer. Just skip a year or two going to Europe. Or sell that third condo. You know? ;)

 

Some have suggested a "vinyl-centric" system for you. Yes, a great path. But I've been bitten by the convenience of streaming and the gap between digital and analogy (vinyl) is getting so close that the enjoyment begins to fade every time you have to get up off your ars and change an album just because you only want to hear a few tracks.

 

Again--DO BOTH. Without compromise. My two cents.

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