First steps into streaming its hard not to recommend the Blue sound products either the Node or vault ( vault if you want to put your CD's on it as well). They have excellent software that's easy to use ( Blue OS is quite nice). Node2i i believe is around $500 so an easy step into streaming. Vault is around $1200 and has the ability to store your CD collection as well.
Aurender is another company, this is moving up the audiophile chain, but much more money.
Auralic Aries is another again more money.
All these examples are simple add internet connection and output to your DAC, they also have good DAC's built in so may not need the DAC.
For simple and cost effective the blue sound products get great reviews and your not investing thousands before you try. they hold there value well so if you feel like upgrading there is a resale market avail.
Aurender is another company, this is moving up the audiophile chain, but much more money.
Auralic Aries is another again more money.
All these examples are simple add internet connection and output to your DAC, they also have good DAC's built in so may not need the DAC.
For simple and cost effective the blue sound products get great reviews and your not investing thousands before you try. they hold there value well so if you feel like upgrading there is a resale market avail.