Streamers rabbit hole

I'm using a Bluesound Node 2i into a PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk1 moded by APS Transformers.  The reason I'm using the Bluesound is for the BluOS operating system.  It supports Amazon HD and Idagio,  which are the two services that I stream.  The Node 2i has been moded with a TeddyPardo LPS; that upgrade made a significant improvement in SQ! The new Node Icon has gotten some really positive reviews, especially for the built-in DAC.  I've thought about switching to the Icon,  but since I use a separate DAC,  I'm not sure it would make a difference in SQ.  My advice is don't discount the value of a good OS.  It makes a huge difference in the function and enjoyment of a streamer. The rest of my system is PS Audio Stellar Gold Preamp,  M700 monoblock amps,  and Legacy Audio Signature SE speakers. 

I think Nagra makes a streamer for about your budget - worth checking out. Your Anthem is excellent, I think you’d have to spend quite a bit more to beat it. I’d focus on features you want and build quality. I’m not one of those that believe streamers can’t possibly affect the sound, but I think the difference, if any, will be subtle. Other smart people will disagree- that’s just my experience 

good luck!

@gkelly Makes a good point about the benefit of a screen vs having to glance down to a tablet or phone or laptop which you will need to select/change tracks or playlists anyway.

Additionally,  there are typically sonic compromises with additional electrical noise a screen brings.  The screen size of the HiFi Rose would worry me about the commensurate noise it will bring.  My SoTM switch allows me to disable the small blinking LED network lights and I hear a difference on some tracks.

@goodlistening64  I can’t speak for the OP but it would be wrong for me. I own the STR Preamp, not the STR Integrated but they are close.

In a multiuse room I rely on Anthem Room Correction. Other room treatments need to take my wife’s passionate hobby, décor, into consideration. I use two subwoofers and want bass management. Home Theater Bypass is a requirement as we have an OLED and AV processor in the same room. My primary 2-channel source is a turntable. Changing out the STR would require adding an MC phono preamp. Space is at a premium since my equipment cabinet does not have a lot of space even with all the amplifiers in a cabinet I built in the crawl space under the family room.

Therefore I would not use the DAC in a streamer and prefer a USB connection to my STR.

@arstereo 

I bought an Aurender N200 demo and have been extremely happy with it.

All the best.