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Best streamer given my constraints

Looking to shift streaming source off my PC to improve sound. Presently running Mac C50 preamp to Mac 275 amp and B&W Prestige Monitors in my office. Presently running Spotify but ready to up the ante to Tidal/Qobuz, even possibly Roon.

* This site does not have ethernet access so streamer must be WiFi
* No need for hard drive or ripping

So far my research is pointing to Auralic Aries G1 but that's a few years old at this point. Is there a newer/better option?

Thanks very much in advance for any/all input!
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yyzsantabarbara
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Keep your computer and add a Sonore Rendu. The opticalRendu’s are the best ones but a bit more complicated. The microRendu (what I use) is a breeze to setup and sounds very good. Much better than direct from your computer to the DAC.

These are digital-to-digital converters. A lot of new products out now that do this. The Rendu’s were some of the first to market and still near the top.

https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/blogs/news/product-of-the-decade

BTW - just noticed that you need wifi. I would use a Power Line unit as posted above or go with an Aurelic product for Wifi.
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