Streamers rabbit hole

I agree with others that it makes sense to go with the Bluesound Node ICON. You would have the advantage of using the ICON's XLR output to your Anthem's XLR input. The ICON is said to sound best using the XLR ouputs. 

When I take the streaming plunge in the near future I feel that while the Hi-Fi Rose, Aurender and others have minor advantages - including better sound quality - the experience is within the application that you will be using. And what sound quality you may gain, it will come at a fair higher cost.

While my wife listens/plays music on the tuner, she does not touch the vinyl and only occasionally clicks on songs on my dedicated jukebox computer. Having the music on a handheld will allow her to control and select at will without having to get near my gear! We can all appreciate that, right!?

I did just notice that the ICON went up in price about $100 (this week) on Crutchfield dot com.

I forgot to mention above that I own an Anthem STR Preamp and the Hifi Rose RS130 sounds great with it.

You should try qobuz connect on a Naim Atom HE. It is very good, even as a pre amp with balanced outputs.. punches way above its weight class! Enjoy the music!

I have an STR Preamp and am getting a streamer as well.

As someone that relies on Anthem Room Correction and bass management, I don’t want a unit with a DAC since the Anthem DAC is required to use ARC.

Are you looking for analog XLR inputs from a streamer or as I assume, wanting to use the AES/EBU digital audio input? The STR USB DAC has the highest specifications but I’m sure the AES/EBU input would work and sound great.

My STR Preamp has some differences with the STR Integrated but they are close. I ended up ordering an Innuos Stream1 with the PheonixUSB module. Innuos recommends USB as the best connection but I don’t think I would notice a difference. There is an optional SPDIF board with AES/EBU, Coax and optical outputs.

I liked the option to install my own M.2 SSD. I am going with 4TB but it will support 8TB. Now the wait for delivery that may take awhile.