Streamer with AES3 Out and no DAC


Looking for a streamer with AES3 out, doesn't need a DAC and has a remote control. I have looked at Cocktail X50D and Lumin U1 mini ( no remote) but their new volume control by app looks interesting. Anything else in that price range around $2000 ? Thanks for any suggestions. 
djones51

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Thanks for the suggestions the Mind 2 looks interesting. I looked at the Matrix site and none of them had AES3 out, they had balanced out. 
Thanks jackd good to know. I'm not sure how accurate or easy it is using sliding volume controls in an app which is why I was looking for one with a remote.
I have a NUC with USB out but any conversion needs to be done with an impedance transformer per the speaker recommendation. The only flexibility I need is AES3 out and good streaming the less boxes  and cables the better.
That’s alright I wish they did the Matrix were nice looking units. It looks like it’s down to Cocktail and Simaudio which have remotes and Lumin which has a great interface. I read the Simaudio moon app is terrible. The Cocktail you use a browser to control. Like usual nothing perfectly ticks all the boxes. The main thing is AES3 out and good volume control and app.