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Bryston BDP-π

I am considering a network streamer.  I need to have digital coax, and optical outputs.  Are there others that offer a similar functionally of the Bryston BDY-pi I should consider?   I don't want to monkey around with the DIY Rasberry Pi, but only a solution that is close to turnkey as possible.    Any price point, as long as the performance matches the price.   Any suggestions?  I will be feeding a Chord DAC

TIA
tbabb
tbabb OP
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Thanks, I will research those options.  


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ovinewar
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Since you were considering the Bryston, the Allo USBridge Signature is inexpensive and well reviewed. It is a pi concept based unit but is assembled ready to go. 
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jjss49
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bluesound node 2i - cheap, easy, works well, done
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mahler123
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I am assuming the Bryston uses Manic Moose software, which would be another reason to avoid it.  I second the Bluesound as an intro to streaming.  It isn’t perfect and there are some long term reliability issues, but as long as you use it with a decent DAC it does play High Rez files, does all the streaming services, has easier to use software, and is good enough that you may never feel the need to upgrade, all for around 500 bucks
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