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Streamer Advice

Hi, I'm in the market for a new streamer and was considering Bluesound N132 then found out to make it better I need to upgrade the module inside and then add external power supply. So then I thought about PS Audio Airlens so wouldn't have to go through all the upgrades for Bluesound. Too bad Bluesound just can't make the Node good from the start. Is there any other streamers that would be really musical I should consider under $1500?  Thanks for your replies in advance!

Also I will be using my own DAC a Wyred4Sound Anniversary edition.

romad

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soix
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I know a lot of people here use Eero.

soix
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You really don’t wanna use Wi-Fi — bypassing a streamers Wi-Fi processing is preferable.  Better to get a Wi-Fi extender or Mesh system and go hardwired from that into your streamer, which also puts Innuos back on the table. 

soix
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What are people's opinions on the IFI Zen Stream? 

@aberyclark  I think it’s probably one of the best sounding streamers at its price point, but it’s given me fits getting it to link up through a Wi-Fi extender and their customer support is basically nonexistent.  Others have reported having connection problems as well so I don’t think it’s just me.  They also don’t as of yet have a direct connection to Qobuz as far as I know but apparently that’s coming.  

soix
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This is also a very good value…

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650163113-innuos-zen-mk3-2tb/

soix
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Right around your price point I already recommended one earlier, which is about as good as you’re gonna do. 

soix
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Buy used.  If I was you I’d jump on this immediately.  It’ll smoke any Node and you get Innuos’ excellent Sense app, which is not a small consideration. 
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650191677-innuos-zen-mk3-w-linear-power-supply/

Best of luck. 

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