Best streamer, don't want Roon, don't want a screen, A DAC is OK but not necessary

budget = $4000

To be clear, a built-in DAC is fine, but not a necessity

ullogu109-12-2024 3:47am

dr-boop Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 109 posts 09-14-2024 at 01:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 for the Moon Mind 2
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ullogu1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 51 posts 09-14-2024 at 01:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Which Aurender?
hankk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 25 posts 09-14-2024 at 02:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Using an early Auralic Aries with the Vega for a s/s system with Maggies, seems like the Aries has very good sound stage and response. Also using a Lumin U1 mini with a Schiit Yggy GS, in my tube system with Totem Forests. Lumin is very nice with the Yggy softening the sound a bit.
gramophone_canada Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 80 posts 09-14-2024 at 05:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you want a streamer without built-in DAC, there is the Lindemann Network II for about $1000USD. (You can add an USB drive if desired) The app is excellent as well. There is also the Melco N100 with 5tb storage for $2500 - possibly the best sounding family of music servers. I use the JPlay app with the Melco.