Seeking Recommendations for a Streamer (No DAC)

The Eversolo T8 is an excellent choice. It is an all-in-one solution at a great price and performs flawlessly.

I am not familiar with the inputs on the BlackIce Glass FX Tube DAC. If it includes a USB input, I would also suggest a small computer streamer combined with a world class battery/super-capacitor power supply. This streamer + power supply combination is competitive with the best and in your budget. Next week I will share an article on this option. T+As top DACs use it and it is truly worth considering. 

Silent Angle M1T 

Does the node still work? If so, look at thishttps://share.google/SkQW0YSEICcKi1byu. There are other variations. This is just an example. It would be of my opinion that If you were willing to save a few grand for a good streamer, this would be a good holdover until that day comes. Just a thought.

Holoaudio Red is worth a look. Simple, but rock solid performer.

If your a DIY person at all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc_QfRTbb6U

check this out,  I built this without a dac and connect it to my Pontus 2 via I2S  then out XLR to  Freya S then XLR to Gallon Discovery Mono Blocks then out to my La Scala's   Wow

Clean, clear, a solid center stage, I can hear more out of my flac music files than before, Hey even MP3 files sound better.

Getting to I2S is the key