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Waht is the best streamer for the money under $2500 (no DAC or storage required).

I've got my sights on a Simiaudio Moon 2, auralic aries G1 and a Lumin.  Trying to stay below $2500 used or new.  I've heard great things about all, but the dealer who sells dozesn of highend gear is pusing hard towards the Moon 2.   I'm pairing the streamer with McIntosh MHA 100 headpone AMP.  Anyone have suggestions on these three or a comparable 4th or 5th option to consider?  Thanks.

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jetter
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Everything I know about the unit is from the thread that I linked to. If nothing else someone thinking of buying an open box or refurbished unit has a heads up.
A couple of people have said they bought them from TEAC’s ebay store as open box items. That’s troubling that they would re-sell defective items, if indeed it’s TEAC’s "official" store.
Ya think, that’s why I wrote this under the pen name of "Debbie Downer".  Ir may not be TEAC's official store, but buyer of these open box/refurbished units should be aware.
big_greg
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@jetter Go poke around the Bluesound support forum for a few minutes if you think the TEAC has problems. I've had way more issues with my Bluesound devices than the TEAC.
crn3371
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What seems to be getting lost in this Teac argument is that the OP is asking for a Streamer without a DAC. The Teac is a DAC that also streams, not exactly what the OP is asking for. 
big_greg
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I considered getting a streamer only and was leaning towards the Lumin U1 Mini.  The DAC in the TEAC is really good, and it's another option (which he asked for) that's in his price range. 
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stephentp OP
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I really appreciate all the comments.  I've gone 180 degress against my original thoughts and decided to go with all in 1 DAC/Streamer.  Did a bunch of reading on the TECH, lumin, aurander, roon, zen, chord and more... Finally went with a PS Audio Dac stream with bridge 2.   Got a sweet deal on NIB.  Just under 40% off retail from an ex-dealer close out last unit.  Thank again friends.
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