At your price level, and unless you’re extremely space constrained, get a separate streamer and DAC. Your future upgrade potential on both counts will be much easier, and you’ll very likely get better performance. Both the DAC and streamer are critical but very different functions and design, so what are the odds you’ll get both a streamer and DAC optimized for your tastes in the same box? I’d say spend about evenly for each and choose the individual streamer and DAC that provides the sound characteristics and features you’re looking for. Combo units are almost always going to be a compromise, so put in the time/effort to get separates and you’ll be greatly rewarded in the long run. If you specify what sound characteristics are most important to you and/or what improvements you’d like to hear over the A200 you’ll get some good recommendations here. Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck in your search.
Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k
I’m looking for a DAC/Streamer single unit, willing to spend up to $7-8k & not opposed to something like a recent model/demo/open box unit. The only streamer/DAC experience I’ve had so far with my gear connected is with an Aurender A200 on demo from a dealer. Said dealer says it’s the “benchmark” at this general price point. IDK, It sounds great, but what would I likely hear differently with the following units?
-Meitner MA3
-HiFi Rose 150b
-Lumin T3 or P1
-Bricasti