Combination streamer and music server…without DAC

soix

You have no shame, and frankly your disingenuous behavior disgusts me ... I’M NOW CALLING ON THE MODERATORS OF THIS SITE TO FINALLY BAN AUDIOTROY .. SPEAK UP AND MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD ...

I think Audiotroy is as welcome here as most everyone else. If you're disgusted, maybe you're in the wrong place.

audiotroy OP

I have to write replies on my phone as it is easier to finger type as I h ad a stroke which was mentioned previously
 

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I think most here are smart enough to see through audiotroy's salesmanship. I doubt anyone would fall for the tactics.

However, one thing I noticed is that the quality of his responses (both content and grammar) has decline precipitously in the last 2 years or so. Previously, at least he used to share his thoughts in an elegant manner and participate in deep discussions while not always pitching his products. Nowadays, it's just blatant advertisement with very little content. Is this a different person posting under the same handle? 

+1 on Innuos Zenith MK3 recommendation. I'm using one with the Eno filter and it sounds sublime. Not a trace of the so-called digital harshness in my system. Plus you get a built-in CD ripper, decent storage, and a Roon core (in addition to being a Roon endpoint) ... what more can you ask for.

six we have clients who used to own innous and now use the EVO

also innous is not upgradable we used to sell innous

we did a shootout of our aeon vs a statement with upgraded power supply it cost 3 times more and did not sound better

perhaps you should try an Aeon?

@soix

+1

he has been doing it for a long time and is notorious for it.

@soix 

+1

I’d highly recommend a used Innuos Zenith Mk3 or Zen Mk3 (new or used) streamer/servers that have their own onboard disk drive along with internal storage — everything in one box. Good user interface, excellent sound quality, and great customer support if needed. You also have the option of adding their Phoenix Reclocker down the road for a nice performance boost if desired. There’s a Zenith available here now in your price range. Best of luck.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb1762-krell-k300i-integrated-amplifier-with-dac-solid-state

Innuos the Zen Series has multiple options in your price range.

Outstanding FREE Software also. 

I am a convert.   

https://innuos.com/zen-mk3-series/

You can find Bryston BDP-3 for good prices used.  But I think the storage has to be external (attached or nas).  I have their BDP Pi and switch between Roon endpoint and standalone.  SQ is really good for such a small device.   It will also control an DVD device but thats adding yet another box.   Manic Moose interface is certainly spartan but you can use other interface software that is compatible with MPD  to manage local files but you have to use Manic Moose to stream Qobuz or Tidal and internet radio.