Seeking Recommendations for a Streamer (No DAC)

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

At your price point I have an Innuos Pulse mini with an aftermarket LPS. I upgraded from a Project Ultra Stream with worthwhile results. The Innuos software is decent too. Happy Hunting , Mike B.