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New streamer needed

My streamer, 10yrs old, stopped functioning. Now I am listening to CDs again with the transport of the older Accuphase DP-67 and Merason Frerot DAC. The combination sounds great, very detailed and transparent. Now I am wondering how much money I would need to spend on a new streamer to match that sound level and which brands and models to look for. Any suggestions, possibly also from people who know the Merason and/or Accuphase? I am using Qobuz for streaming, and wireless options would be great too. Thank you.

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davidtru
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I think you might have to list a few things to get some recommendations.  Are you looking for:

- a streamer only

- streamer / DAC or streamer DAC/amp combo

- is Roon important

- this for a main system

- headphone option important

- WiFi or wired

- budget 

mahler123
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@davidtru  +1

to add to his questions, can the DAC stage of the current CD player be used by the streamer(digital ins)), since the OP likes the sound?

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stievus OP
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- I am looking for a streamer only, as I have a separate Merason Frerot DAC, preamp and power amp

- Roon is not important, Volumio maybe yes

- It's for my main system

- Headphone option not important

- Wifi

- (Needed) budget is part of my question, but preferably <2500. Can be used too

- The Accuphase can be used as a DAC by the streamer, but sounds better with the Merason

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