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Point of higher priced streamer?

Hello,
Assuming I have separate DAC, and I just want to play songs from iPad by Airplay feature.
In this case, I need a streamer to receive music from my iPad -> DAC.

What’s the point of high price streamer? I’m bit surprised that some streamers are very high priced.
From my understanding, there should be no sound quality difference.
(Streaming reliability and build quality, I can see it but I do not see advantages in terms of sound quality.)

Am I missing something? If so, please share some wisdom.
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ferrox
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Coming from Auralic Aries femto to LDM Server. It's a huge jump. I even tested two different firmware of LDM intensively for a week to compare between the two. Apart from the server itself, the firmware also plays a big chunk of the audio journey.

With my LDM connected to Lampizator Pacific Dac balanced version, the 1st firmware projects an unbelievable depth of stage, ample bass and stunning pinpoint. With newer firmware, it becomes wider and stage, but less depth. With my room character and my listening preference, I really need to go back to the 1st firmware. 

It gives me the best combination from the LDM server to Lampizator Pacific.
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