2k to 4k Streaming DAC

I just got my LUMIN T2 - if you look you can get one under the list price so it fits in your budget. The streamer / Sabre DAC is amazing for it’s sound stage and vocal clarity, and instrument separation.

it replaced my LUMIN  D1 which ran great for 5 years. You will love the software interface - runs great on my I pad mini. You get autosoftware upgrades via the internet. I stream TidalHiFi with MQA. This caused me to retire my TT.

Happy Listening

I’m new to streaming just learning but I have to say that I do really like my Linn Malik DSM For streaming great sound for me into a peach tree nova 300 and Martin Logan ESL impressions

I would start with a good DAC that has all the inputs that you will need. You can connect a tv with an optical input and you may also need an analog input (for ota) into your preamp, a coax from your Oppo, etc. This will improve audio a lot once you bypass the pre and Oppo DACs. The prices of good sounding DACs has come down in the last couple of years. I use an LKS which I like and is now at $1100 but there are many others. Good luck and have fun.

Running preamp/streamer NAD658 to Focal 1038Be w/ Carver 275. NAD has Dirac correction, MQA, NAS, aptX HD, Bluos.
https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/nad-c-658

You mentioned you were already aware of / looking at Mytek. Just to reinforce that idea I recently upgraded from a Blusound Node 2 to the Mytek Manhattan with internal network (streaming) card and I couldn’t be happier.  This option is a little above your proposed price point so maybe it’s not for you. It is currently on sale through Mytek for $300 off list with a free network card thrown in so $5700 for what would normally cost $7300. I can’t fully describe the increase in SQ other than to say it is immense.