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.

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I found the Lumin U1 mini  a set up over both the bluesound node and eversolo 6 that I bought owned.  I believe its in your budget used.  I like it so much  I upgraded to the Lumin U2.

I don’t think any current streaming service offers MQA… Tidal dropped it last year 

Music Direct had “demo/open box” Aurender N100 for $1600 with full warranty- at least as of a couple of months ago. Mine looked new and totally outclassed my Node with LPS into a Pontus

Since you don’t have a description of your system on your profile page, had to stalk some of your discussions. Seems like most of your system is fairly nice. 👍 Do as @soix suggested. This will give your Meridian a much deserved rest. Plus this will kill two birds with one stone. Remember as important as the loudspeaker is in the system. There are many who will argue that it’s the source. Seriously look at INNUOS, LUMIN, or AURENDER machines. These are the brands that get the most 👍.
P. S. If you list your system on your profile, you will get a much better responses than I from much much smarter people than I trust me on this one. Hey enjoy the day. It’s raining here in Washington.

The reason I want to upgrade is the Sonos does not support MQA.

It seems like you have read some articles from a few years ago. Ignore all that MQA garbage. That suggestion posted by soix above is a good one, and it is from a dealer- if you are truly looking for sound quality improvements it would be really hard to do better than that for the money, considering how much does 500 GB of music cost? It will be gone soon guaranteed.