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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
soix
9,962 posts
 

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.  

kennyc
1,748 posts
 

Looking at the OP's system including his DAC, it seems that going with a better streamer would be a great sonic choice - so my vote is Innuos.

mdiaz
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I highly recommend the PSAUDIO AIRLENS...

 

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romad OP
46 posts
 

It looks like the Pulse mini doesn't use Wifi and has to be hard wired so I need to find something that has wifi built in. My router is too far from my system and I don't want to run long cable two rooms away. Innuos has great reviews too bad no Wifi. 

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