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Streaming.... Net Radio to Stereo System

I'd like to add internet radio streaming to my vintage system.  It would have to compete for "radio" time with a Sansui TU-9900 max modified by Mike Williams at Radio X.  It's a high resolution high imaging system with an ARC Pre, Sumo Andromeda 11A's, Acoustat's and so forth.
I've brought in too much gear that couldn't cut the mustard and had to go back to be real enthused about anything I can't try, or return.  Have a very strong 250 mbs IC.

Don't mind a separate remote but would like to be able to control the unit on it's panel too.
I could go a couple grand if it blows me away.....(that means beat the snot out of the Sansui) .   much less for average performance.
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gdnrbob
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Bluesound if you want to save some cash, though a high end DAC would be advised.
Aurender with an Ayre Codex really blew me away. Though it only streams Quobuz and Tidal.
For the most bang for the buck, Bluesound with an Ayre Codex will give you as much streaming flexibility as you want. Though you need to control it via an app on your phone, PC or Mac.
Bob
midareff1 OP
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OP Here.... so far looking around I see the Blue Node 2i, the Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) and the Marantz NA6006 as possibilities... anyone have any direct head to head experience with them?? Must be able to return anything tried that doesn’t pass muster.   Could go up to a couple of grand for a unit but that would have to pass extended demo listening in my room.  Intend to use with RCA inputs to my existing ARC LS2 MKII B remote pre (Sony SA5400 ES has the balanced inputs) and existing rest of the system..
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