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Need music streamer with wifi and no DAC

Trying to figure out the best way to set up a steaming system with Roon. Have a few issues that are complicating matters. Integrated amp with a nice built in dac but no streaming or network ability. Also there is really no way to get an Ethernet cable to it if were to plug in a streamer. I would like to find a pretty nice streamer with wifi. Also need to install a Roon core somewhere in this chain. I’ve been using some  Sonos products for years, but I’m a real newbie with the setup I’m looking to put in. A one box solution would be nice, but I don’t want to use a standard computer to house the whole thing. I plan to look into SGC but other suggestions are certainly welcome!
cincyhound
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gdnrbob
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If you can lose Roon, then a Bluesound Node would be a good choice.
Otherwise, not having an ethernet cable limits you choices.
I was going to recommend Innuos, but that requires ethernet.
You might want to look at Raspberry Pi options...- I know they are quite flexible, but have no firsthand knowledge.
Hopefully, others will chime in.
bob

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arafiq
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Bluesound Node can act as a Roon endpoint. You can use it purely as a streamer by bypassing it’s internal amp. The only downside is no USB output.

+1 for SGC Roon core servers. I have one that has been rock solid for over a year and works beautifully with Node 2i n my home office system. 
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fuzztone
5,628 posts
 
You don’t need WiFi.
A $30 extender works better than onboard.
You can build a RasPi chesp with USB out, put on a SPDIF hat, stream anything, yes Roon.
Learning required, all info available online. I went with  Allo like Darko.
It sounds better than my BluNode. I sent a SGC back.
jackd
1,068 posts
 
All Auralic streaming products are wireless and the Aries devices have no DAC.
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