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Streamer/Server to replace Innuos Zenith

I am looking to replace my Innuos Zenith mkIII. After the long anticipated wait of a few years for their own software and it is still a mess for iOS users I have decided its time to move on. What do you all suggest for something like the Zenith but hopefully a step up in sound quality? I still have a Roon license so I am OK with using a Roon based product.
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audioman58
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A great dac -Streamer combination and 3 models to choose from with trickle down technologies starting with the Bricasti M3
it is very advanced And using the Classic dual Multibit          Analog Devices 1955 dacs, all linear power supplies ,multi level 
filtering and regulation fully modular for future technologies 
And many other advancements they use in recording studios 
around the world ,I bought what they call entry level ,it is a true high end bargain ,music taken from your computer or server  is fully isolated running Ethernet cable and all information digitally is not unpacked until in the streamer . Just checkout the reviews then have a listen .
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audioman58
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What most people don’t realize  with a high quality dac-streamer combination 
you eliminate the need for a dedicated server ,a little computer with a SS driver 
is optimum for have a modular design like the Bricasti it is very honest to the musical signal and used in many recording studios for what it brings to the table ,
land isolation from noise and 2 less cables in needing a separate streamer ,
If using Roon and QObuz which sonicly i feel better then no HD needed , tidal MQA is just a $$ per license and not even lossless .that is another story . I don5 have MQA Bricasti thought a waste of $$ ,The key cable is from the Ethernet switch which I prefer Uptone audio Ether regen to my M3 dac-streamer 
and cables do make a difference the Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 is a Fantastic Ethernet cable and  the best I have tried several up to $1k retail $850 for a 1 m which is minimum length to buy ,and you can find for 20% off . With the Bricasti everything regarding low noise ,filtering, and pre,post voltage regulation is very well thought out ,and on their upper lever M1-,M21 dacs are R2R, as well as use dual  AD1955 Multibit dacs , dual differential modules on all even on DSD and excellent Analog preamp section if you choose to implement it and all use separate linear power supplies.either 2 or 3 .
https://www.bricasti.com/en/consumer/home.php
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