Thanks for your comments.
One thing that I should have mentioned was that I am replacing an RME ADI-2 DAC FS and using an Audio Research I-50 Integrated amp with Wolf Von Langa SON speakers. Looking to upgrade to bring the system up to the level of the WVLs.
I have heard very good things about the T + A 200. My preconceptions about T + A is that they produce higher end ambient listening family room system. I have listening to some of the equipment at AXPONA and was impressed, but this line looks like it is designed for your orthodontists office or home theater. I have not heard the DAC 200 so I should probably put my preconceived notions aside.
So the on-board streamer of the Meitner would not sound as good as the Aurender N-150? Would the lack of a separate streamer diminish the presentation to the point where I would need to get another streamer? I have really not heard anyone mention anything about the streamer being not so great. Would I be able to ditch the streamer? Having to keep the streamer changes the value proposition.