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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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fuzztone
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Magna Mano
$745 delivered via DHL air.
With built-in PS and i2s out.

http://www.magnahifi.com/en/webshop/mh-he-pi2s

I got the Ultra for $860. Sweet.
The app is another $5..
Or you can flash the included Volumio.
Email Rob and/or Jos.

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fuzztone
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If you are considering dropping $2K on a Lumin Mini most reviewers think that the money is better spent on the Innous Zen.

https://www.tweekgeek.com/blog-tweek-geek-speek/auralic-lumin-innuos-overview-and-feature-comparison...
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Just posting to keep the thread up at the top. Would love to hear more opinions...
big_greg
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If you are considering dropping $2K on a Lumin Mini most reviewers think that the money is better spent on the Innous Zen.

Let me get this straight. First you weren’t aware of the Lumin Mini (or at least that it is streamer only). Then you make a statement that "most reviewers" think something else is better. Is that link that you posted supposed to support that?

The U1 Mini would be at the top of my list of units to audition in this price range if I wanted a streamer only.
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Luminous sounds like crap try the Simaudio Moon MiND2 great streamer and Roon ready! And it is not from China!
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