Lumin or Aurender


I have about 4k for a new streamer. I was looking into Lumin and Aurender. I need a streamer with an Integrated DAC. 
Also looking at NAD M10. Which of these is best in terms of performance, reliability, value ? I watched a YouTube review by Michael Borzenkov, a well regarded Russian audio reviewer, who claimed he couldn't tell a difference between vinyl and A100.  Currently running Blusound node 2 into Mac c2600 dac. Thoughts?
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I own the NAD M10 and love it! 

I tried a PrimaLuna EVO 400 vs it and heard very minor differences. 

I have used the Zu Dirty Weekends, Revel F208's, and Focal Sopra 2's with it. 

The NAD is good enough that: each speaker's qualities are revealed.

I have used both Qobuz and Tidal with it; paying for the top services on both. I can hear a difference between the two. 

The M10 has enough power that it is too loud at times.

It doesn't get hot; it can get pretty warm.

I haven't had any connection or lag issues and my internet isn't the best. 

I have been reading and reading and listening to reviews and am to the point where most gear is will be fun to listen to and the gains will take significant money to get a consistent noticeable difference. 

Yesterday I was listening to Tidal Master Quality Albums and I am honestly not sure how my listening experience can get much better. 

I would say try the NAD M10, get used to the fact that you can move it room to room - outside drive-in with it, etc. and run it with any device.  It is really quite an incredible device. 

I've also seen it for 800 off; I was shocked as I paid full price but if you can get a discount; I wouldn't hold or look back.