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.

macg1906-12-2026 8:15pm

macg19 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,375 posts 06-16-2026 at 08:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you all for your suggestions and advice. I purchased a Lumin T3X streamer/DAC. The N130, Black Ice DAC and DH Labs USB cable are all up for sale on USAM.
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,944 posts 06-16-2026 at 09:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Congratulations on your purchase @macg19 should be a nice piece. Enjoy!
macg19 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,375 posts 06-16-2026 at 10:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you @audphile1 ! It should be here Thursday, I'll report back next week.
goofyfoot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,588 posts 06-17-2026 at 12:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A computer using Audirvana software is worth trying. Hard to find anything less expensive than that.
mclinnguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,082 posts 06-17-2026 at 01:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @macg19 Aren't you going to keep your DAC just long enough to hear the difference between the N130 and the Lumin as a streamer only? Curious at all? After 200 hours on burn in of course. And congrats on the new source!