I would agree with @gkelly
used streamer for $1,000 vs your Node will be an incremental improvement at best.
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.
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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. |
I’ve got a Lumin U2 mini with a s-booster. That would be above your budget but if you could land a Lumin U2 mini used might not be too much of a budget buster, would be a nice upgrade. I’ve had various Lumin streamers and other well regarded brands. Lumin makes some great streamers. Upgrade the U2 mini with an external power supply and you’ll have a a great combo for the money if you buy used and the power supply upgrade can be done down the road. |
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