Combination streamer and music server…without DAC

Use an Apple iphone with its lightning port as output.  Just get a lightning to USB adapter but make ABSOLUTELY sure it is Apple's own or certified.  MOST el cheapo ones from Amazon do NOT work.

The iphone runs all apps, over wifi and over cellular network. And you can get a second hand iphone X for about $300 and it does exactly what you want.

256Gbyte, $260:

https://www.amazon.com/Apple-A1901-256-Space-Gray-B077596D7L-Renewed/dp/B077596D7L/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2O9SF4OOZ4AHH&keywords=iphone+X&qid=1669766035&sprefix=iphone+x%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=AESX3141EPI7X&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFBTjc4UkdEV1BWRVMmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzNDkzMTQ5RFFCMjVVVFpNR0wmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDc0MjM5OTJZSVBIQVc0SkhEWFMmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

@op - you can use a the computer of your choice running Roon. You need to that your DAC has a USB input and that it will see the output from the computer - but most will.

As long as Audiotroy points out he is a dealer, which he always does, his opinions are welcome, that is of course just my opinion.

Buy a little green computer which is a excellent option 

Sonore is all fiber optic super low noise and SS drives. Well worth the look.

"Without DAC"

Can’t make your CDs play analog without one.

There is no question in your post except for a suggestion ask.

Here’s my suggestion:

Post questions if you desire help.

$200 will get you a Raspberry Pi streamer and a 2 TB SSD for "server" storage.