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Looking for "perfect" streamer....

When I have my DAC connected to my PC, I can use all the streaming services (Tidal, Amazon, Deezer, Spotify, etc.). However, when I decide to move the streaming away from my PC (to avoid the noisy environment) I'm running into problems being able to access all services.

If I use a Raspberry Pi with RopieeeXL, I can only use Spotify and Roon (Deezer doesn't support DLNA). If I connect a Bluesound Node 2i, I can use Deezer but the functionality is limited (no thumbs up/down).

I thought about a NUC but I haven't seen much about using it as a streamer for all of the different services (but maybe my Google Kung Fu isn't that good).  And how would I control the Nuc from my PC?

Any thoughts on a "perfect" streamer that can handle all the services?

Thanks for any input.
soundchasr

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soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
@tpreaves- I did put it in quotes didn't I? LOL.  

@steakster - Wow. Those look great but maybe I should have put a price limit on them. The off-ramp is $1,299 and I didn't see a price for the other.  

How about something under $1k?  :-)


soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
I think I want to get away from my PC if possible.  Right now I have system sounds coming out of my stereo which annoys the crap out of me so I have to toggle between the sound card that provides system sounds and the Codex which is just for music.  
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
@kairosman - was just thinking about that one.  Looks pretty awesome.  Plus, it has USB input for connection to a computer so anything I can't get through its streaming service I could send via the PC USB.  

The only question I have (that I haven't found an answer to) is whether there is a Windows application.  I like to control everything from my PC.  
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
@cdamiller5 - seems like a steal at $15k.  Lol.
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