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Computer to DAC Streamer

I am looking to get a digital-to-digital streamer for my new office system. I currently have a Sonare microRendu and that unit will move to another room once my new office system is built up. I also use ROON. I was originally considering getting a DAC with Ethernet streaming built-in but I may require a DAC with DSP and those DACs do not have this feature. I should add that the Linn SELEKT DSM streamer/DAC has Ethernet streaming and DSP but lacks the analog inputs I need (it also sounds excellent).

It has been suggested to me to buy an Innous streamer to get my music across to the DAC. However, I am trying to understand why these products are better than my current noisy computer combined with the micrRendu digital-to-digital type products. Anybody done a comparison? Is it because of noise on the Ethernet wire polluting the DAC?

http://innuos.com/en

In no particular order the following streamers have have come up in my research as being better than the microRendu I currently own (I have not heard these) :

Simaudio Mind2
https://simaudio.com/en/product/mind2-network-player/

Sonare Signiture Rendu
http://www.sonore.us/Signature-Rendu-SE.html

Auralic G2 Aeris
https://us.auralic.com/products/aries-g2

I am interested in the feedback or thought process of people who were making the same streamer decision as me. What did you guys end up getting or looking to get? I know there are a lot of lower costs alternatives and I am open to anything that will take my to the top tier sound level.

My preamp/DAC choice is looking like it will be the Anthem STR.
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jackd
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Dave

Just a thought.  Maybe all the time you spend posting here would be better served by making your own website more current and accurate than this if this is you.

https://www.audiodoctor.com/
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audiotroy
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try this one which is our new in development site

https://audiodoctor.com/wp

new additions Golden Ear and probably a few others also missing PSB

https://audiodoctor.com/wp/our-brands/

jackd
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That's better but it needs to be finished soon before you change any more brands.  That old site still being up and contrary to the products you push doesn't inspire confidence.
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audiotroy
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Yes Jaked we know. The major issue is we are thinking of rebranding as there is now TheAudio Doctor, plus Needle Doctor and a few other related companies. 

We also get repair requests all the time. UGH

Got any cool untaken new name ideas that start with Audio?
jackd
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Dave

That's going to be a tough one to tackle if you want the name to start with "Audio."  Why not just change the name to Audio Doctor, N.J.?  In today's audio environment the product line being current is more important than the name from my perspective.  A web designer may be one of the most important employee's for a current audio dealer especially if you frequently change brands.  Look at what the web designer has to go through with a dealer like Kevin at Upscale.
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