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Looking for suggestions for a network capable DAC/Streamer

In my other systems, I am currently using a PS Audio DSD for playing music from a NAS using JRiver on various laptops and desktops to control. I also stream from IHeart/ Classic FM and several others either directly or through Magnum Dynalabs Internet tuners. My problem is my system at work.

I use a desktop that I currently transmit wirelessly from the CPU through either Creative Wireless,  Audioengine W3 or I had been trying to get a bluetooth to work with no success thus far.

My thought it is to something along the line of the PSA DSD and run my music across our network to my work stereo on the other side of the office. As it is a work unit, I am trying to keep the outlay under 1k for the solution. So another PSA DSD even in the used market is more than I am willing to go.....so what else is out there that I should be looking at? I prefer a hardwire solution as I am a distance from out WiFi router and have a switch in my office so running a cable through the ceiling would be a 10 minute operation.

Office system is currently a back-up amp (Perreaux 3150) currently replacing a bedini 100/100 waiting to be repaired (still looking for a Tech) currently a Quicksilver Pre (soon to be replaced with an ARC 17se) with Shahinian Arc's speakers.

I have been looking to see if I could pick up a PSA Perfectwave DAC with the Bridge II card, but all the ones I have seen have also been nearly double my budget. really like the SQ from the DSD but not enuf to make the jump considering its use.

HELP

SteveA
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KEF LSX fits the price and is wired.  I'm using mine in a home office setting and they are excellent in the room.  I airplay, spotify direct and use Roon natively with them regularly now and it's been awesome.   I had the Audioengine 2+ in their place on the desk before and this is a massive upgrade.  

I have the speakers wired together though you can choose to use them wirelessly between if you prefer.  The only wired audio connection I use is an optical cable for the Sony TV I use in the room ... otherwise music is all network based.  
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