Looking for best streamer without DAC under $3500

Has anyone compared the Lumin U1 Mini against the Auralic Aries G1?

OP
If you really want to try the D2, take a look at this
at the asking price it is just $1575 USD.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649607429-lumin-d2-silver-trade-in/

I’d get a used Innuos Zen Mklll, which I’d think should provide some sonic upside. But if not, just turn around and sell it for little/no loss so very little risk involved and use those funds to buy a Pavane Level 3, which will certainly yield improvements.  That’s what I’d do. Best of luck.

Bricasti M5.  It sounds as good to me as my recently sold Aurender N10.  Small, Roon Ready, and great sounding after break in.

Happy to give a second vote for Innuous Zen
MK 3. Dave at Audio Doctor gave me a very good deal. With Roon I’m 100% happy!