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Music streamer with no DAC and no storage?

I have an all digital Kii Three audio system (active speakers with DACS and amps) controlled by the Kii Controller fed by a KS Realization USB cable from my Mac PowerBook, with Shunyata Denali and Alpha power cords feeding the speakers.  I am looking for a top-notch streamer without a DAC (already built in to my speakers) and with no storage needed (I only stream from h-res streaming services in 24/44 - 24/192).  I would like to play the streaming services without my Mac computer, but don't need all the functions currently offered in the current all-purpose streamers.  Any ideas?   
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gman74
33 posts
 
I have a Simon audio moon mind 2. It has an excellent clock . Which to me is important for digital audio. You can use the WI-FI input or Ethernet. It’s a solid performer with out a dac.
dguitarnut
136 posts
 
LUMIN U1......I love mine.
SQ jump from McBook Pro was huge......I use AES/EBu to my Chord Dave and its amazing.

astelmaszek
125 posts
 
@thyname Depending on the DAC, Chromecast can sound as good as Auralic. There isn't an iota of difference on Chord DACs between streamers as they are essentially memory DACs.
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vdotman
140 posts
 
Bel Canto’s e.One Stream - $1599
Nice!
laserjock1963
139 posts
 
Pro-ject Stream Box S2 Ultra would work in this situation. 
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