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Please suggest a WiFi Streamer under $200

Hi all, this is for my secondary system in the living room. Don’t really do any critical listening here, I already have a DAC (Cambridge Audio Dacmagic) that has USB and SPDIF inputs so no need for a built in DAC. Currently using: iPhone > Apple lightning connector > Cambridge iPod dock > SPDIF> dacmagic.

Its my understanding that because I’m using an iPhone and lightning connector the sample rate won’t go higher than 44.1khz as the blue light has never gone beyond that even when listening to Tidal MQA. 
chipdelacalzada
recluse
270 posts
 
I am happy with the Grace Digital Encore.

Has chromecast built in(internet radio) with many radios stations.

Sounds surprisingly good by itself(at the office desk), having adequate bass at low volumes.
chipdelacalzada OP
64 posts
 
Recluse,

The Grace Digital Encore looks good however it’s a wifi speaker which I don’t need since I have speakers already.

I’ve recently been reading up on the Raspberry Pi although I’m quite the caveman when it comes to these things. Fun to learn about it though, anyone else using the Raspberry Pi with good results? Does it need a monitor for it to be used?
recluse
270 posts
 
NP
The unit has surprisingly good speakers so it can stand alone.

The back of the unit also has rca outs in case you prefer that route.

I myself am looking for all options similar to the OP , especially streamers with the *most built in free radio stations* , classical preferred. Can go $200-600. This would be for home.

I hate monthly fees(blood suckers)! ;-/
ranjithkp
21 posts
 
Allo Usbridge around $130. 
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jazzman7
348 posts
 
Can find the original 1st generation Bluesound Node for around $200.   Try checking out both Audio Advisor and Bluesound’s own outlet store at Bluesound.com.
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