Network Bridge/Streamer only for Qobuz


Trying to find a quality streamer/bridge only to connect to an external DAC for playing Qobuz. This will be controlled via a iOS device. My price range is up to $800. Guessing a USB connection should be better than a coax correct? 
 

Trying to talk myself out of a all in one like the Lumin D2 or Atoll MS120. 

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I going to suggest a different option that works for me.  The Qobuz Windows app is really good sounding giving you the option match streaming size to your bandwidth.  I'm using an I5 Kingdel Fanless Mini Desktop around $400.  WiFi extender with an ethernet port and a CAT 8 cable because the WiFi connection is a little noisy. The Kindel has both USB 2 & 3 ports but for some reason the 2s sound better.  To further isolate the DAC from the PC I use a USB power blocker on the connection to a powered USB hub.  Find a good ASIO driver that supports your DAC and then you can connect over the home network using the RemotePC that's built into windows.  You can then control the server with and app on your phone, tablet or laptop.  

My next steps will to be replace the PC external power supply with a LIFEPRO4 battery since the PC is 12V and then get a stepdown transformer for the hub to 5V.  After that I'll need a charger and some plug adapters.  So for under the cost of a Roon lifetime subscription I've got a working streamer that really sounds good.

YMMV but then again it may not.