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Node 2i what is better at that price, just need the streamer section?

Helping a friend that wants to get into streaming he has $1000 budget for streamer and dac, all used prices. He is now using vintage gear with just turntable. He wants me to pick it and have it sent to him.
 

I do not know much about a streamer in the under $400 range. I started with Auralic Aries femto clock and now have the G2 so I have no clue we’re to start for him other than the Node. 

 

if you have any streamer dac  combo suggestions more the merrier. I told him the Denafrips Aries I’ve heard one and had a Pontus. My thoughts to start off, you can always sell it pretty easy Node 2i and Denafrips. Thanks for helping my friend.

paulcreed

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gdnrbob
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The Node offers the best in terms of streaming options for the price. If you need those options, then consider a 'better' DAC to replace the Node's DAC.

If you want high rez playback, like Tidal/Qobuz, then Aurrender, Innuos, etc. will be ones to consider, albeit at a higher cost.

My recommendation for your friend-

Get the Node, and buy a used Ayre Codex. It will be a little over his budget, but should be a very capable combo that will allow him to upgrade without spending much more, should he desire.

Bob

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