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on the cheap

I am looking for suggestions for an inexpensive streamer for my sister. I mean a couple hundred bucks. Does anybody make such a thing that would not have to be hooked up to the internet but would work via wi-fi or bluetooth? AND also have a built in dac. Stereo is not her life like some of us. The simpler the better. Would not have to be new. It would be nice also to have the ability to have cd storage. Is it also possible to not have to be run with tidal and be controlled by an app?

thanks

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rmdmoore
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The wiim products are excellent 

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chenry
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WiiM Pro Plus. I have set up two low-cost systems for my college-student nieces (vintage Technics receiver + Wiim Pro + refurbed KLH 20 speakers and a KLH model 20 player/receiver/amp refurbed with a WiiM Pro.) They tested out well and reports are good.

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curiousjim
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I bought an open box Bluesound Node, N130. It’s a streamer and DAC all in one.  It gives you access to probably all the pay services as well as Internet Radio and DNLA, so you can access tunes on your computer or NAS.

All the best.

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asvjerry
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@waytoomuchstuff , yeah...Now 42" flat screens are cheap, VCRs' are at Goodwill for nil, and SOTA CDs' are sorta all over the board...

Physically small boxes can cost as much as 'spine-stretching' boat anchor amps, and cabling can rival some necklaces per linear foot.

Less is more, more is less....more or less at the same time and at the same place,

Makes my head hurt....and wallet want to hide.... ;)

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