Streamer/CD ripper

They sound different! A ripped cd can sound amazing depending on your system. I agree with some posters advocating a separate ripper via a computer with dbamp. A nas and separate streamer can make or break the end result! With that said, I don’t thing a ripper streamer dac combo is the way to go. Do your homework and enjoy the performance and flexibility of a separate streamer and dac. Consider fiber cable in the mix and you’ll be very happy. Good luck. 

I can recommend very highly the Innuos Zenith MK III. Takes about 3-4 minutes  to rip a CD. The streamer sounds as good as my Bartok. The Innuos Sense app is intuitive and VERY stable.

Thank you eagledriver_22 et al.Very helpful and kind suggestions/info.I will continue to try and improve my music and self.Best wishes for the upcoming holidays/celebrations etc

Another recommendation for the Innuos Zenith Mk III. The Innuos Sense app works great, is straightforward to use when streaming or ripping CD's, and sounds significantly better than Roon. If your network is set up properly with attention to noise mitigation, Qobuz streaming will sound as good or better than CD playback.  

😀Thank you