I cannot say anything about streaming because i never use streaming...
But it is possible at low cost to have our way in controlling minimally vibrations, noise and interferences, so much that i am glad to use my computer...
It is not certainly the ideal possibility...
But the ratio S.Q. /price play for me... i will not say the exact figure no more because no one believe me and take me seriously if i say that audiophile experience minimal treshold of satisfaction exist at a low price...
If my speakers/room /computer beat or rival my 8 headphones on all acoustic counts ( better bass, almost on par clarity and details, better mid frequencies same intimacy with more naturalness and a better soundstage filling the room with sound coming around me) it is enough...
Use you computer the right way before giving money...
I will never upgrade...
For the OP question logically i think that a streamer would be better than a well controlled computer but at which price? 😁😊
And anyway i will never use one then it is only my useless impression...
By the way i am sure that ghdprentice is right...It is a good advice for those who can afford it...
The Aurender W20SE bested my vinyl system and CD player… both of which are very high end.
