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Seeking Recommendations for a Streamer (No DAC)

Hi All,

Unfortunately I could not get an Aurender N100h to work with my BlackIce Glass FX Tube DAC so it's going back. 

It's a known issue with Aurender, they even have a "bug fix" built into the app but in my case it didn't work.

I'm looking for a dedicated streamer, no DAC, optimized for USB to replace a NODE N130.

Budget is ~$1,000 used.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. 

macg19
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oddiofyl
4,570 posts
 

I would buy a Bluesound Icon at that price.  

simonb
38 posts
 

If you want to be a bit different and have Roon for a  world class sound try a Diretta three tier system?

tommyr1963
4 posts
 

I bought a Sonore UltraRendu, recently.  No DAC, No Screen, only output is USB.  Was very, very easy to setup for Roon.  It's on sale, and with a LPS optional; it fits your budget (Small Green Computer Company).  

Haven't had time to listen to it much, yet.  I replaced a 1st generation iFi Zen Stream.

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gkelly
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Since you have the linear, power supply. I once again encouraged you to save until you can get into at least a Innuos Stream 1 w/lpsu https://share.google/LVmHM5ngVuj9jbdFs. 
Here is a used one https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbi8j4-innuos-zenmini-mk3-music-servers-docks?creative=730956589666&gad_campaignid=15363810867&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_7PRBhDcARIsAMjV7jlAYZOkH0OYS5qwx9M61tNGLtyolHNvg0PDQo6prUtne3wQp18IVHgaAiI_EALw_wcB&keyword=

 

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audphile1
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I would agree with @gkelly 

used streamer for $1,000 vs your Node will be an incremental improvement at best.

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