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

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

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.

I would agree with @gkelly 

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

I took @gkelly and others advice and saved until I could purchase a used Innuos streamer. In my case it was a Zen Mk 3 with 2TB internal storage. The Sense App is excellent, sound quality is excellent, customer support even before I made the purchase was excellent. Ripping CDs with the internal drive and storage is painless. It's incredibly convenient to have access to all my favorite music in one place.