Steamer That Plays and Rips CD's an has Internal Storage

Innuous Zen seems to have a good reputation, but I'm not sure if it streams Tidal.  Antipodes DX (used) is also highly regarded, but again, not sure if it streams Tidal.  

You might call Neal Berg at Sound Science, as he occasionally has used Music Vaults that will do exactly what you are looking for.   You will need a DAC.   I've dealt with Neal on several occasions and can attest he's great guy with excellent service after the sale.  http://soundsciencecat.com/MusicVault.html 

I have a Bluesound Vault 2 that both rips and streams.   It's a solid value for the money, but the internal DAC is weak and requires a good external DAC to sound decent.   The sound of ripped CD's is decent thru the BS Vault 2, but not as good as playing CD's through my Audio Aero Capitol Reference CDP / DAC... but I wouldn't expect the Bluesound Vault 2 to match the sound quality of a CDP that retails for more than 8x the price.

Easy- Innous! There’s the new Zen Mk3 that just came out. It’s 899 pounds or what $1,200 at 1/2 your budget. 

Check out YouT’s, John Darko new review on it:

https://youtu.be/RlCG2fK-abo

@pdreher The vault 2 doesn't play CD's. A few years ago I bought speakers from Neal. He was very helpful.

@keeferdog
Innous look interesting. Never heard of the company.

+1 on the Innuous Zenith iii

ericsch,

     A steamer won't play and rip cds but it'll sure get the wrinkles out.


Sorry, couldn't resist.
     Tim