inexpensive streaming setup


Today I am almost exclusively vinyl for critical listening (3000 albums). Several years ago I went to a DAP to listen to while traveling. I now use the DAP at home plugged into my preamp via it’s line out and stream from Tidal to add to my relatively small collection of digital files. I would like to try a streaming setup that has comparable sound quality without breaking the bank. The DAP is Hiby R6 plugged into the Aux on a Melos 333 reference preamp, a Jolida JD 502 P Power Amplifier, REL T7 Sub, Martin Logan Aries speakers, and VPI Aries turntable with a Koetsu Black cartridge. I do not expect it to sound as good as my analog setup but at least as good as the R6 playing through my system.

Currently looking at a Bluesound Node and Hub.

Anyone have any other suggestions.

Thanks in advance

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I say buy a node and then later an external 1-2k dac as funds allow if not happy. 

I just got my iFi Zen Stream with upgraded power supply working and wow.  Just, wow. 

Ok the journey is far from over I got the Node (2021 version) yesterday. I let it run all night to break it in. Yes it is much better than the RP and ifi but not anywhere close to my vinyl rig. Don't get me wrong the Node is not unlistenable and the BluOS app is an excellent interface. So mofojo you are right eventually I'll use the node to stream to a much better standalone DAC. I hope I can do this for less than 4k not sure that is possible. |Any suggestions the hi end dealer that knows my system thinks it will take more that.