High end streamer/server profound choice


Lots of pieces to consider, power supply, clockers, switches, formats, connection issues, dac issues, ethernet noise, optical rendu, etherregen, etc.  


Too much to handle?  I think so.

so i am considering stretching and getting a higher end component $8 to $12 and avoiding all the nonsense.  And feel better with a nice piece of gear.  Avoiding clutter.


doesnt this make more good sense?? 
jumia
Not to me.  
YRMV.

I think you meant $8K to $12K.
I could find better uses for that long green.
I have been very happy with Melco.  They don’t supply a DAC, and you don’t mention if you have one.  If not, that will take a major chunk of the budget 
You are free to waste your money as you choose. I know I pay too much for things some time to avoid hassle. You know what is best for you.