The Best Budget Streamer with Built-in DAC

Node Nano - best bang for the buck entry level streamer and you can power it from a linear power supply thru the USB-C port. It made a good source with USB into a Holo Cyan 2 as well.

Node Icon does sound better but with $1k+ I would start looking at some higher end used gear. 

Eversolo is overhyped and shitty power supplies in some models that seem to be failing a fair bit. Although the T8 model does look to be built to a higher level.

I just got an Aurender A1000 on here for a good price. Will report back after testing.

TMR has some used A100 with warranty for good price but I think it has the older software (no Tidal Connect etc).

Used Lumin D2 are well liked by many for around $1k right now but pretty no frills. Just good sound.

The Orchard Audio PecanPi+ Streamer Premium at $1,500 includes balanced and single-ended outputs and a headphone amp. It uses a top AKM DAC. I have not heard this myself, but the specs are great, and I have heard Orchard's amplifiers, which are excellent.

I’ve had a good experience with the Wiim Pro which I gave to a friend and a Bluesound Node N130 which I use in a second system.  They don’t sound as good as my separate streamer and DAC in my main system but they sound good and are relatively inexpensive.  

Give the Eversolo A8 an audition. I’ve had mine over a year with no issues.

Great SQ for the $$ and a great app.