You can save thousands by buying a small, fanless, NUC with a decent processor including wifi, a small amount of RAM, and a small internal HD for the software. For software you have lots of options. My personal preference is Room Rock, which works great. Of course, a Roon lifetime license will cost you $600, which is more than you'd spend on the computer. The final result would be a high-quality, whole-house streamer for around $1000.
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
I've already got a great DAC (an Yggy) but have never auditioned any streamers. The rest of my system is all Schiit Audio with the 400W monoblocks and Tekton speakers. Have just been using an iPad as a streaming source for Tidal and Spotify.
What streamer under $3k would give me the most bang for the buck?
What streamer under $3k would give me the most bang for the buck?