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Need help selecting a streamer for a beginner.

So I have been collecting music since 1959.  I love my vinyl and cd’s.  But technology moves forward and I don’t want to be left behind.  So I’m in the market for a music streamer.  I just want something that can access music through my wi-fi network, and plug into my existing preamp.  I would like to take advantage of the increased sampling rates like with Tidal.  There seems to be a wide spread in price points but since I’m just beginning I don’t want to spend a lot (under $1000).  Let me know your suggestions and thanks.

My system:
Thorens turntable
Ayer CD player
Krell KCT preamp
Krell FPB400cx
Revel Performa F32 speakers.
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lalitk
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+1, david_ten.

I would approach Node 2i with low-fi expectations. Once you get your feet wet with Node 2i, I would look into offerings from Ayon, Lumin, Aurender and Auralic. Good luck!
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fuzztone
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BluSound is the best first streamer. Qobuz is better AND cheaper than Tidal.
david_ten
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Sorry, a computer or phone is ~the best~ ’first’ streamer.
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fuzztone
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Sorry computers and phones are crappy "non" streamers.
At least by the description that defines it as music exclusive hardware.
Anything that does other things does not play music as well.
david_ten
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Computers and phones are not "crappy" nor are they "non" streamers.
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