Would like to stream and connect my turntable through a single pre-amp

@ntpc4 - Whilst I really like the Bluesound product line, I really dislike the fact that their gear uses a 3.5" mini stereo jack for analogue input and output nd they are located very close to the power socket, which makes it a little cramped when I connect my power cable.

I really would prefer to have a direct RCA connection and get rid of the RCA adapter plugs.

But I found a streamer/preamp - WiiM Ultra Music Streamer & Digital Preamp

• Whim Ulra Streamer

Comes with the inputs and outputs I was looking for and a phono input also

Seems to get pretty good reviews as well, so I’m hoping it will be close to the Bluesound from a fidelity perspective.

I’ll post an update in a couple of days once I have set it up and ran a few albums through it

I just looked at some reviews on these forums and they seem very positive - so fingers crossed.

Regards - Steve

I have an NAD C658 (which uses the Bluesound UI) and a WiiM Ultra.   Both offer what you need (though the NAD is way above your $1K budget at $2600).

Both offer great sound for digital music/streaming. I have only the NAD connected to a turntable, and it sounds great playing vinyl. 

My only knock against WiiM is that I don't particularly care for the UI on their App. I'm hooked on the Bluesound platform. Because the WiiM has good room correction software, I use it basically as a standalone DAC for an old Bluesound Node.

If you're not willing to go that high for the NAD, I believe the WiiM to be a great alternative at $400

Second the Wiim products

I’d second the NAD C658, I had one it was a decent unit.  You can find one used for $1,000. 

@williewonka Rogue RP-1 is excellent. Look into it. Has a very nice built in phono that could potentially eliminate your outboard one…may be