Best streamer for a returning audio guy

@twodogs112 'My question is what is the most reasonable streamer to try in my system to see if it works for me?' 

'What is the best unit to try this out. Can’t break the bank, used is ok, actually preferred. Any outlet advice would be appreciated. '

'I’m working to eventually get to the level of most of you.'

Your Story of your History and return to using a HiFi System is a welcome one.

The requests you have made and as shown above is where I am at, I have kept an open mind on all options and have read through threads covering the Subject of Streaming and all the different directions a thread can head off in on this subject.    There is a wide variety of views on the subject, I have been working out where it would be best for myself to commence with a Streaming Source to be used with the DAC I have for a CDT Source.

The Link is a thread from this forum, that might be worthwhile to read, it may fit in with the second and third of your above requests.

@mwinkc ' I'm an audiophile from the early 70's with several hundred LP's and only 100 CD's. Before I started streaming my listening was 85% vinyl 10% CD and 5% Bluetooth.  Now, it's 75% streaming 5% CD and 20% vinyl. When I want the best music quality, it's vinyl. But the insane quantity of available music, great sound quality and ease of managing the several thousand tracks on albums and playlists make streaming an unbeatable choice, much of the time. 

Enjoy your journey and discoveries.'

Your above description is very appealing, and especially hits a note, as I really enjoy music and have had a secondary interest in the equipment to be used to get the best out of replaying vinyl. The recent introduction of a CD Source has had quite an impact, I am now listening to music not owned as a Vinyl LP Album and have also listened to both Sources using the same Albums, and know for sure that either can be very satisfying in use.

I am looking to further reduce the focus on the Vinyl Source and the required ancillaries to keep it at its best, the idea of extending a Cart's usage life through less plays is quite attractive. To have the option on the convenience of Streaming, albeit, from stored FLAC Files or from a Network Streamed Information, along with the vast selection of music is very appealing.

I could easily see myself putting in place a rebalance across the system in relation to the use of the Sources, and your description of this would be a very interesting outcome for myself. My Wife who is an audiophile in the sense that really enjoys listening to music, was active in participation when the building of the system was being undertaken, she owns approx' 50% of the Vinyl Collection and 20% of the CD Collection, now she maybe only listens to the system for a few hours a year now as she has the use of Alexia to present all her listening experiences she wishes to share in.

I am reassuring my wife that a Streaming System set up correctly should supersede the use of Alexia, but we'll see, it is her most go to gadget beyond the phone.       

Why hasn’t anybody figured out that @twodogs112 is already streaming. He even gave us a clue, TWICE.

“ Funny note, I just discovered Apple has music on my wife’s Apple TV!!! Who knew? Thanks.”

If he hasn’t figured it out already, he can stream Tidal, or whatever, and he’s got instant access to HD streaming and it won’t cost him anything!

Actually, Tidal is available on Apple TV, but Qobuz isn’t.

Not sure my the OP went off on @ghdprentice , who I add my thumb up to as a Good Guy, but I am puzzled at some of of his other statements, such as he can’t afford a Bluesound Node as an entry level component while he brags to @cleeds about his Rolex collection.  He doesn’t seem cash strapped.  Clearly he could sell off one Rolex and probably have something finer than the Node2.  I think it would be worth doing without one watch to have the ability to listen to virtually all of recorded music in existence in really good sound, and the OP background with music suggests that he would value good sound.  
  I have auditioned a few streamers in the $100-$200 range and compared to the Node they sound clearly, audibly inferior.  I am not saying that the Node is the Holy Grail of Hi Fi, but I do believe that represents the floor for High End streaming. It does high resolution, MQA, every streaming service under the sun. For the ceiling, read all the other threads here. 
  We can afford what we value.  Unless you are a Plutocrat this involves trade offs.  It might involve owning one less Rolex to gain the joy of well reproduced music.

what the OP shouldn’t expect the joy of ownership from a Timex sold at Walmart to be equivalent to one of his pieces of fine craftsmanship.  Nor should he expect high end audio performance at transitor radio prices

I can absolutely confirm above mentioned strategy using 2systems equally to be covered playing HT and music in their best quality.

I am using this strategy and can add bass to music only as I wish.

Fantastic combo.

To comment for the topic of this tread here:

Buy an Antipodes‘ K50 Server-streamer. 

You will not find better (SA)CD-Player quality.

It comes with the most advanced streamer technology (2PC gear and much munch more).

I ripped my entire collection (approx 5000albums) and am the happiest man on earth.

Best