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Need recommendations for a streamer

I would like to upgrade from a Bluesound Node to a higher quality streamer.

 

The Node sounds fine with my current system, but I am making a second system for my wife, and the Node is going to that new system. I thought I would take the opportunity to upgrade my streamer at this time.

 

My criteria are that it be a streamer only (no DAC/storage/CD player, etc), be able to hook into wi-fi/cloud without a physical wire/connection, have balanced outputs to go to my DAC, and cost less than 2,500 USD. Can anybody think of a streamer that fits this bill?

 

The rest of my system:

DAC: Terminator II

Preamp: Schiit Freya+

Amps: PS Audio M1200 x 2

Speakers: Thiel CS 2.3

 

Thanks.

cowhorn
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fuzztone
5,595 posts
 

Just buy an iFi Zen. Better AND cheaper.

Look at all the users that left Aurrender cuz of bugs.

Do you feel lucky?

Ethernet is more solid than wifi will ever be.

Are you on another planet? There is no such thing as balanced digital. It makes your post senseless.

laserjock1963
139 posts
 

What streamer has balanced out to a DAC? 
 

Are you using a streaming service or?

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hilde45
4,974 posts
 

I would hope that you compare the Node with the much more expensive streamers, especially if you're sending the signal out to a good DAC. You could save thousands if you don't hear a difference.

juanmanuelfangioii
958 posts
 

@laserjock1963 to answer your question.

https://simaudio.com/en/product/mind2-network-player/

 

       

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audphile1
4,914 posts
 

AURALiC Aries G1 is wireless, has AES/EBU (balanced) output and used costs less than $2500.

But….you can get a WiFi access point and wire a non-WiFi streamer. Now you have many more options to consider. I use EERO access point to wire my network player. It’s no big deal.

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