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Network streamer recommendation without a dac/amp (pure streamer), under $4k

So my SOTM 200 ultra is screwing up. Tried reburning the firmware to the microsd so many times but it doesn't start.

Want to get a more reliable streamer thats not so sensitive in terms of microsd/firmware. Want to spend about $4000 or less.

So far thinking at the $2k price point (used)
Bryston BDP2
Bryston BDP Pi
Moon mind 2
Aries g1
Bricasti M5

If I stretched my budget to $4k then:
Lumin U1
Aries G2

Any thoughts?   
smodtactical
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glennewdick
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Seems some of the best streamers are the Auralic models. they have a very good App as well
https://us.auralic.com/

Lumin as you mentioned already 


For much less money you should also consider the Blue sound node 2i it may be all you need. Blue Sound has a very good app too actually other streamer companies use the blue OS that Blue Sound designed. 
yyzsantabarbara
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https://www.dagogo.com/audio-blast-sonore-systemoptique-signature-rendu-se/
smodtactical OP
979 posts
 
@glennewick I heard the bluesound is a solid step down from the sotm 200 ultra. Would like to maintain the same level of performance if not more.

Definitely considering auralic and lumin.

@yyzsantabarbara Ill read more about the sonore signature. thx guys
jackd
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Aries G1 or the Lumin U1 Mini are your best bets.  Good software, ease of use and good solid companies with history and stellar customer support.  
1markr
594 posts
 
The Aries G1 and Lumin U1 Mini are on my very shortlist.  Anyone describe the sonic characteristics of both, compare and contrast? Preferences?
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