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Looking for a front end streamer only.

I am looking for a front end streamer that I can get the cleanest sound out such as the Auralic Aries 2.1 or Dcs Network Bridge etc.I mostly would stream Tidal and Qobuz but would like Roon end point too. I have a Anthem STR integrated amp and Focal Aria 936 floor standing speakers. Mostly been doing Vinyl and Cd's. Looking to join the streaming world. Will buy a better Dac later. Don't want to spend more than about  6k. I would like to use my ipad for controlling everything. I have a dedicated ethernet connection or can do wifi.
airmanmike54
newtoncr
151 posts
 
I have owned the lumin u1 and listened to aurender and innuous .

the wolf Alfa 3sx, is superior to lumin u1, innuos statement and aurender w 20 se.

i would suggest you give the guys at wolf a phone call. They are very helpful and post purchase their customer service is beyond par .

https://wolfaudiosystems.com/
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kingbarbuda
514 posts
 
I spoke to the Wolf rep, or perhaps the owner at the 2019 Axpona. The product seemed good. However, the track record was not large. 
As for my systems, I have the Innuos Zenth Mk3 with Phoenix on one system and a Lumin U1 Mini with SBooster power on my other system. Both perform very well. The Lumin U1 Mini is very user configurable via the Lumin app. I have also added Noico vibration dampening in the cabinet per a Steve Gutenberg video. Very easy.  
vinylshadow
470 posts
 
Wouldn't the dcs Bridge you mention fit the bill?https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2017/11/05/review-dcs-network-bridge-the-swiss-army-knife-of-streamer...
It supports Roon and is $4,250 U.S.. I liked it cause I could use my Android as the controller. But it isn't inexpensive.
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jaudio1
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Consider a Roon Nucleas.  A good review was posted and in which the reviewer got rid of his high priced innous rig in favor of the nucleas.  

https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2020/07/04/roon-nucleus-review-as-a-streamer-vs-innuos-zen-mini-mkiii/
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