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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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mclinnguy
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@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!

macg19 OP
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@mclinnguy Excellent question and I had not really thought about it. But yes, why not right? And yes after some burn in time. 

Thank you!

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brbrock
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I've read some good things about the new Matrix Audio NT-1 streamer.  It comes in at $4000.  I know that sounds expensive but it is a pure no frills all about the sound streamer that competes with the big boys.   A bunch of people over at the Holo Audio forum are switching from the Holo Audio Red to this and are very pleased with the outcome.  The Holo Audio Red is a nice streamer that does a lot of things.  

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argonsteele
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I appreciate the conversation here... 

rhachmeister
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$1000 would almost buy you a used PS Audio AirLens.   Read up on the tech built into the AirLens.  They're very impressive.  I've only ever heard one in a pretty expensive PS Audio complete system, but I think I'm going to buy an AirLens when my time comes.  

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