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Network streamer with hard drive

Good morning. I am looking for a network streamer that can hold a large digital music library and can replace my current DAC. I currently have a small pc running through a low end DAC via USB. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Would like the device to display the song and album art if possible. 
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reubent
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How big is the "large collection"? I believe my local dealer told me the Bluesound Vault 2i can hold approx. 2000 CDs. I also believe it can support an external hard drive, but I'm not sure about that. It's a pretty good value at $1199 MSRP. Only caveat vs some other streamers: Requires Ethernet connection. I think you can overcome that limitation by using Power-Line Ethernet adapters if you can't run Ethernet cable from your router to the Vault 2i.


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wideload
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Take a look at the mojo Audio déjà vu. Been very happy with mine for a couple of years
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lalitk
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Another vote for Vault 2i. It has a decent built-in DAC but if you can use an external DAC like Denafrips Ares II or Ayre Codex, you’re in for a real treat.  

Tidal or Qobuz subscription is a must if you want to take advantage of above setup.  
tuberist
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John, I don't know what your budget is. I run a Lumin T2 which streams and has a very good DAC. I have a solid state hard drive plugged into the Lumin, and the SSD has a couple thousand CD's on it. I find the Lumin to be an excellent one box solution, it sounds great too.
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