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Need recommendations for a streamer

I would like to upgrade from a Bluesound Node to a higher quality streamer.

 

The Node sounds fine with my current system, but I am making a second system for my wife, and the Node is going to that new system. I thought I would take the opportunity to upgrade my streamer at this time.

 

My criteria are that it be a streamer only (no DAC/storage/CD player, etc), be able to hook into wi-fi/cloud without a physical wire/connection, have balanced outputs to go to my DAC, and cost less than 2,500 USD. Can anybody think of a streamer that fits this bill?

 

The rest of my system:

DAC: Terminator II

Preamp: Schiit Freya+

Amps: PS Audio M1200 x 2

Speakers: Thiel CS 2.3

 

Thanks.

cowhorn

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carlsbad
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First question you have to ask is roon or no roon?    If you use roon, Aurender isn't an option.

In the lower price range I am very happy with the Allo USBridge signature with Shanti power supply.   Performs well above it's price point.  It now resides in my second system.

I have an Innous Zenity Mk3 which sounds great.  My only complaint is it is not simple to move back and forth between Roon and content stored on the system.

Jerry

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