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What's the best non-DAC streamer?

I've already got a great DAC (an Yggy) but have never auditioned any streamers.  The rest of my system is all Schiit Audio with the 400W monoblocks and Tekton speakers.  Have just been using an iPad as a streaming source for Tidal and Spotify.
What streamer under $3k would give me the most bang for the buck?
dougthebiker
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lalitk
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^^^I would stay away from components with wall warts. A linear power supply is a must for digital components. If you plan on stacking ‘boxes’ and cables then you may consider SoTM.
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fuzztone
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If there is a Lumin that doesn't charge you for a DAC that you explicitly do not want to pay for, I am ignorant.

Soul Of the Music.
Start with the player like the Rendu family.
Then upgrade to the LPS and netswtch if desired.
You might like it as is OR be piqued.

photomax
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The Lumin U1 and U1 Mini don’t have DACs...
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fuzztone
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I have a miniDSP Studio and love it.

https://www.minidsp.com/products/streaming-hd-series/shd-studio

Sounds great with a $60 generic LPS.
soix
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You’ve got some good recommendations already so I’d just add the Innuos Zen Mk3, which is also a server and has a disc drive so you can rip any discs you have directly into it.  Gets very good reviews, and there’s one available here now for $2785.  Best of luck in whatever you decide. 
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