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Roon Nucleus as a streamer

A rather simple question.  I have a Roon Nucleus which I use with a Linn Steamer/DAC.  Both are connected to my router ( Linn has no digital inputs).  Thinking of upgrading my DAC ( and by default my Linn).
I know the Nucleus can be used as a streamer when set up with a USB DAC.  But, can the Nucleus work as a streamer when connected by ethernet to the router ?
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jazzman7
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Roon Nucleus needs to be connected either by one of its USB or HDMI outputs (directly or indirectly to a DAC) in order to be utilized as a server/streamer.   All the while it still needs to be connected via ethernet to function as either a server or as a server/streamer.  Most folks using Nucleus as server/streamer will connect directly to outboard DAC via USB.  Example of indirect connection would be with DDC (digital to digital converter such as Denafrips IRIS or Innuos Phoenix sitting between Nucleus and DAC.
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verdantaudio
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You would need to find a DAC that is "Roon Ready" which means that it has a built in rendered/player if you want it simply to connect via the network.  
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