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What's the best non-DAC streamer?

I've already got a great DAC (an Yggy) but have never auditioned any streamers.  The rest of my system is all Schiit Audio with the 400W monoblocks and Tekton speakers.  Have just been using an iPad as a streaming source for Tidal and Spotify.
What streamer under $3k would give me the most bang for the buck?
dougthebiker
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lalitk
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I would look into Aurender N100H, Auralic Aries G1 and Lumin U1 Mini. Personally, I have experienced N100H in my system and it’s a solid performer with outstanding iOS app.
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fuzztone
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Best AND best bang
$1200

https://sotm-usa.com/collections/lightly-auditioned/products/sms-200ultra-neo
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fuzztone
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Or dip your toes 

https://sotm-usa.com/collections/sotm-ultra/products/sms-200-neo-network-player
goodsource
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just based on feature set lumin wins. ofcourse sound quality, ease of use and reliability are obviously great.

aurender does not support roon
auralic does not support mqa
lumin supports roon,mqa and has all the required native integration with tidal,qbouz,spotify,airplay etc.
crn3371
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I’m happy with my Bel Canto eOne Stream. 
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