Recommendations for a Ripper/Streamer/Storage device, or a combo of two devices?

Bluesound Vault 2i. Well regarded at it's pricepoint. Add an external DAC if you want to improve sound quality. Only caution - It requires an ethernet connection to your network.

It’s easier to maximize tags for rips on the PC. Of course the exception bringing you don’t care. Just fire up Fidelizer before ripping if you think that makes a difference
Most all streamers with a USB A will power SSD’s. 2T on sale for $170. It’ll cost you more to have it in somebody’s box. (That’s what she said)
I rip on the PC, edit, then transfer to the SSD’s plugged into the streamers via WiFi.
Besides there are usually songs on most albums I don’t want on my player.
All other options will cost ya.

Bluesound Vault2. Best value for money spent 

Look at the Melco (Dela) D100 ripper. This solution is better than the popular Plextor Premium.