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Streamer upgrade

I need recommendations for a new streamer that will replace my Sonos Connect.  The rest of the system, developed largely from AG recommendations, consists of Fritz speakers, driven by a Primaluna EVO100 integrated. Sources are a Clearaudio Concept table and Cambridge Audio CD transport through a Schitt Bifrost (also handling DAC duties for the Sonos).  I'm using Amazon HD as a streaming source right now.  This system doesn't need to integrate with  my other Sonos speakers.  It's my intention that this be an end-game system, so I'm looking for a streamer that's appropriate to its level rather than something that's going to lead me down the path of perpetually upgrading other components.  Price is a secondary concern, used gear is fine.

Thanks for any advice - truly appreciated, and I'm grateful for all of the forum help I've received in the past.
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jbuhl
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+1 on the Qobuz. I been through Spotify,Deezer ...Settled in a qobuz now and been here for over a year. Been through Sonos as well.

Here is what I would explore along with all the other "Myriad" options.

Small Green Computer hosting a Roon Server on an Sonictransport i5. Then microRendu via a LAN connection. Then USB to your Bitfrost.

$1k for the i5$400 for the Rendu$140/year for Roon or $700 for liftime license.
Upgrade the Bitfrost to up the game.
Note. Roon will see that old Sonos as and endpoint. I put mine in the garage and added a cheap amp off Craigslist and some on sale polk audios book shelfs.

Note2:  if you want to go whole hog use the Optical Rendu endpoint.
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jbuhl
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" It’s my intention that this be an end-game system, so I’m looking for a streamer that’s appropriate to its level rather than something that’s going to lead me down the path of perpetually upgrading other components"
So one box ? streamer/dac/managment software?
I am still riding the separate/tinker bus. I like the flexibility of being able to upgraded or change each stage. There is so much good stuff to be had out on the used market. Giant audio flea market at you finger tips. Cuts both ways as I did sell a pair of speakers I wish i had back now :(
You kinda already taken the first step by stepping out of the Sonos connect and adding the Bitfrost.
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