Audio streamer/storage with DAC that doesn't cost an arm and leg


It came to a point that i have to separate my audio setup from my Hometheater system leaving my oppo 105D purely for video streaming and BRays. Currently my audio set up is purely for vinyl listening and i would like to add unit with built in DAC that would allow me to play downloaded music and audio streaming such as tidal/pandora. 

Is there a hi resolution player with built in DAC that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? My budget is $2-3k and so far on my list are Cambridge Azur 851N, Sony HAP ze1s, a used PS audio direct stream or naim ndx (if lucky to find one for $3k). I also heard about aurender but no idea about it. 

Let me know guys what you are using? 

biggiglypanda

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Pearlcfam - thank you for your inputs

Mapman - what unit do you recommend to link an ipad/iphone to my pre amp?

coli - i will check on it