sfseay

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Best integrated up to $6000
I recently purchased a used Mark Levinson No 585 for under $5500. You can’t go wrong with ML gear. 
Lumin Without DAC
Just choose your connection (USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial) on the Lumin app for digital output you will use.  If using USB you won’t have to choose the digital out. 
Lumin Without DAC
I use a Lumin U1 and love it.  You won’t have any issues connecting to an external DAC. 
AURALiC ARIES G1 or G2 streamer
I owned an Auralic Aires G2, but in comparison to the Lumin U1 the U1 was better and I sold the G2. 
New Firmware Out For Sony HAPZ1 And S1 HDD Players
...and Tidal support too as well as streaming from a NAS 
Best streamer to start in computer audio
Lumin.  They have a broad range of streamers in every price range.  You can use the Lumin as a preamp too.  
Component isolation
Another t-shirt reads "Just because you explained it doesn't mean you have a clue" 
Tinnitus
@teo_audio - shameful, self promoting plugs rule! 
Sony HAP- Z1 ES music server into a DAC... is it possible?
The update to make the Sony HAPs work with external DACs has been out almost two years 
I am sure this has been discussed but want a fresh take. Mapleshade / Timbernation racks?
I have a TimberNation Rack.  Very good isolation and very solid, at 135 pounds.  I highly recommend their racks and isolation platforms. 
iPAD to DAC?
I’m using the camera kit adaptor with my iPad Pro running the latest iOS beta.  Works fine outputting via USB to a Mytek Brooklyn DAC 
From Denafrips Pontus to Lumin
@paoz - Lumin U1 into PS Audio Directstream DAC in main listening room and second U1 into T&A DAC 8 DSD in my home office. 
Best way to send digital to DAC
Yes, the N100 is a great device and pricing is good if you go used. 
Esoteric X-05 or Classe CDP-202
Read the thread about older Esoteric SACD players and run to anything else.  So in your case...Classe 
Lumin vs Auralic
+1 for Lumin.  I own two Lumin1 U1 transports and love them.  Not stuck with a internal DAC since they are just transports/streamers.