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 1,463 posts 07-16-2026 at 06:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @tubeguy80 I'm really happy with the T3X. I did a mini review here on AG. Much more detail, more dynamics and better soundstage, but smooth and musical (no glare), and dead quiet. More bass but not boomy. Now that I think about it it is quite tube-like in terms of presentation, but with way more information, without the inherent distortion which is of course part of the reason people are drawn to tubes.
12many Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 367 posts 07-16-2026 at 07:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Save up for an Aurender N150 or the Eversolo T8.
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vinylvalet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 955 posts 07-24-2026 at 03:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You may have trouble beating this guy's product under $1k. Pi 2 Design Mercury 3B - 4GB Network Audio Streamer