Pls Recommend Streamer Under $500 for Tidal “HiFi”


I’m searching for the best sounding streamer under $500 that supports Tidal’s “HiFi” lossless playback. I understand that r2r DAC is desirable, and if possible, I’d like to use the streamer as a DAC for my CD transport and play and store files from my NAS. The unit doesn’t need to have a preamp / integrated amp as I’ll be connecting it to my existing preamp which is feeding vertically bi-amped Energy Reference Connoisseur 70 speakers. Thanks for your suggestions!
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You get the first unfold via these connections, (as long as it’s a MQA Master track). True, you don’t full MQA, but the first unfold is pretty good.

I didn’t know I that about the digital connections. Thank you.
I don't remember the brand, but Chris at Audio Advisers in West Palm Beach, recommended a $500 one.  Give him a call. They sell Audio Research, Mac, B&W, Wilson, and LP's that can be from $1500 to $2500., so they are serious listeners, and they never, ever disrespect another company's products.  If you go on their website, that gorgeous TT on the opening page is only $27,995, I believe.