Inexpensive streaming amplifier

In agreement with Bluesound Powernode. I owned one in my NYC Queens apartment about a decade ago, used with Wharfedale 10.2 at some point before upgrading to other speakers. 

The Powernode Edge is a slimmed down version and doesn’t have HDMI. If she can live without that, you could save a couple hundred, but the more costly Powernode has a better DAC. 

I will be the odd man out.  Old Sonos S1 connect amps can be had for around $100 +. The S1 app should still be available.  If TV does not have analog out throw in a Schiit Modi for $129 and you can do optical off the TV.   Way cheaper than a PowerNode.

Thank you very much for the (near unanimous) replies!  KB

on what planet is near a $1000 inexpensive?

Go with separates since the streaming part goes obsolete fairly quickly. WiiM Pro streamer for $150 and your favorite budget amplifier. Small class D amps like the Loxjie A30 or a full size amp like the Yamaha A-S301.