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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?
dougthebiker

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fuzztone
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Best AND best bang
$1200

https://sotm-usa.com/collections/lightly-auditioned/products/sms-200ultra-neo
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Or dip your toes 

https://sotm-usa.com/collections/sotm-ultra/products/sms-200-neo-network-player
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fuzztone
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I have a miniDSP Studio and love it.

https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shd-studio

Sounds great with a $60 generic LPS.
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If there is a Lumin that doesn't charge you for a DAC that you explicitly do not want to pay for, I am ignorant.

Soul Of the Music.
Start with the player like the Rendu family.
Then upgrade to the LPS and netswtch if desired.
You might like it as is OR be piqued.

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Magna Mano
$745 delivered via DHL air.
With built-in PS and i2s out.

http://www.magnahifi.com/en/webshop/mh-he-pi2s

I got the Ultra for $860. Sweet.
The app is another $5..
Or you can flash the included Volumio.
Email Rob and/or Jos.

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If you are considering dropping $2K on a Lumin Mini most reviewers think that the money is better spent on the Innous Zen.

https://www.tweekgeek.com/blog-tweek-geek-speek/auralic-lumin-innuos-overview-and-feature-comparison...
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