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

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.

I will echo what has already been said, take a look at Lumin with the U2 Mini. It's a great unit and you can upgrade the PSU with various options at different prices.