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I need help to select a music streamer

I am so far looking at three music streamers to purchase.
1.  Bluesound
2.  Roon
3.  Bel Canto eOne

So far, I think the Bel Canto to be the best choice.  I wonder what the members of this group would recommend in the $1,500 budget range?  If you recommend a certain brand, I would like to know why it might be a better choice.

I will be streaming this to an ARCAM AVR 550.

Thank you.
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gdnrbob
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I use Bluesound Nodes for my systems-outputted to Ayre Codex's.
The Bluesound DAC isn't bad for the money, but it isn't great.
The Ayre's really open things up. Other than Ayre, I would consider Schiit Yggy's or Gungnir for an equally good match.
No experience with Roon or Bel Canto, as I have all I need.
Bob
gdnrbob
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Bluesound does a partial decoding of MQA, if I recall correctly.
FWIW, I find higher resolution to be just as good or better than MQA.
That 'secret sauce' recipe is something that I don't want to touch.- Like Dolby.
B
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