So, you want a streamer? Because a DAC just takes digital in and outputs analog, they don’t support Roon or any internet connection.
A streamer with a good DAC, Roon, and MQA support for <$1000 is asking a lot, specifically because Roon and MQA are gonna have fees.
From a technical standpoint in regards to audibility, MQA offers nothing over PCM, so I would forgo it.
The BlueSound Node 2i is $500; it’s DAC is ok, but you can add say an SMSL SU-8 for $250, which is a pure DAC, and a very good one.
A streamer with a good DAC, Roon, and MQA support for <$1000 is asking a lot, specifically because Roon and MQA are gonna have fees.
From a technical standpoint in regards to audibility, MQA offers nothing over PCM, so I would forgo it.
The BlueSound Node 2i is $500; it’s DAC is ok, but you can add say an SMSL SU-8 for $250, which is a pure DAC, and a very good one.