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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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wsrrsw
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Another +1 for Qobuz

Had a 58 Morris Garages Model A w/ wire wheels. Also had most of the usual problems. The worst was when a banjo bolt departed one of the dash pots and I was over a hundred miles out. I digress. 
 

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twodogs112 OP
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Funny now, not then. I once had the right front wheel break off while driving home from work!!! 69 mgb. I had no brakes, but I found that if I leaned over to the left it balanced out the car so I could drive on 3 wheels. Got home and found out wheel bearings died. That car was fun while it lasted! Lesson learned. 
 I’ll look at qobuz. Thanks. 

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bkmaxey
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Another +1 for Bluesound Node and Qobuz. I have both Qobuz and Tidal, and for most stuff prefer Qobuz. Luckily they both offer free trials, sometimes for a month or three. Try both and stick with the one you like. The Node is also Roon ready, which is important to me as I love Roon (though it is a separate charge, but the interface is really nice)

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monacousticusa
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I would recommend to start with Blue Sound as they have excellent and easy UI app. Sound pretty decent as well. Small footprint, as well. If you own CDs, you can go for the Vault series to rip them.

If you want all in one with variety of streaming services, Hifi-Rose is an excellent choice, comes with an excellent esthetic as well. But they do have specific sound characteristics. So I advise you listen to it first before the final commitment.

If you want something higher-end, Aurender, Innuos and Antipodes would be a great choice given you have a decent DAC. If you want an DAC integrated one, Aurender A-series are the great products as the series also offers pre-amp function with it. Headphone output is a bonus.

 

 

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