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Need help selecting a streamer for a beginner.

So I have been collecting music since 1959.  I love my vinyl and cd’s.  But technology moves forward and I don’t want to be left behind.  So I’m in the market for a music streamer.  I just want something that can access music through my wi-fi network, and plug into my existing preamp.  I would like to take advantage of the increased sampling rates like with Tidal.  There seems to be a wide spread in price points but since I’m just beginning I don’t want to spend a lot (under $1000).  Let me know your suggestions and thanks.

My system:
Thorens turntable
Ayer CD player
Krell KCT preamp
Krell FPB400cx
Revel Performa F32 speakers.
128x128pipebro
som
68 posts
 
“Sorry computers and phones are crappy "non" streamers.
At least by the description that defines it as music exclusive hardware.
Anything that does other things does not play music as well.”
My computer running Roon to an OpticalRendu is far superior than the Node2i but I guess it’s the Rendu and not so much the computer
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nwres
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OP, you are making a good choice with the Node. Like your turntable and CD player, it is simple to use, unlike the vast tech setup options that come with streaming from a laptop. Find a way to hardline the Node to your modem. Then get a MHDT Orchid DAC. Then, upgrade the tube with an adapter and put it a good NOS 7308 tube.
rifraf4u
31 posts
 
Cambridge. Great sound and function 
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rcbashaw52
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I purchased a Sonos streamer to get my feet wet. I’m surprised how flexible it is. With the digital out I can use my D to A, although that doesn’t make much of a difference. You must look at my opinion as I’m an old fart and a recovering audiophile!
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