SERVER options:
* Roon Nucleus or sonicTransporter i5/i9 (if you want to run Roon Core)
* Innuos Zenith line (if you want to run Roon Core, or if you only want to manage a local library of digitized music files)
* Mac Mini, Raspberry Pi, or virtually any network-connected, full-function computer (if you want to run Roon Core, manage a local music file library, and also run other software for music or anything else).
A few of many STREAMER options:
* Bluesound Node (a relatively inexpensive entry-point, $550 US)
* exaSound S88 streaming DAC (~$6500)
* Matrix Audio Element series (~$3500 for the Element X, which can operate as either a network-attached or USB-attached DAC as well as a pre-amp and streamer)
* Lumin T2 (~$4500)
* PS Audio DirectStream with optional Bridge II
For bang-for-buck value, features, build quality, and excellent SQ, the Element X is worth a look. However, Matrix is a Chinese company, which *might* be an issue for North American (or other global) customers when it comes to service/support. Lumin also is a Chinese company.
Bluesound and exaSound are Canadian. If you want a Made-in-USA product, consider the Bridge II network card for PS Audio's DirectStream (which the OP already has, right?)
* Roon Nucleus or sonicTransporter i5/i9 (if you want to run Roon Core)
* Innuos Zenith line (if you want to run Roon Core, or if you only want to manage a local library of digitized music files)
* Mac Mini, Raspberry Pi, or virtually any network-connected, full-function computer (if you want to run Roon Core, manage a local music file library, and also run other software for music or anything else).
A few of many STREAMER options:
* Bluesound Node (a relatively inexpensive entry-point, $550 US)
* exaSound S88 streaming DAC (~$6500)
* Matrix Audio Element series (~$3500 for the Element X, which can operate as either a network-attached or USB-attached DAC as well as a pre-amp and streamer)
* Lumin T2 (~$4500)
* PS Audio DirectStream with optional Bridge II
For bang-for-buck value, features, build quality, and excellent SQ, the Element X is worth a look. However, Matrix is a Chinese company, which *might* be an issue for North American (or other global) customers when it comes to service/support. Lumin also is a Chinese company.
Bluesound and exaSound are Canadian. If you want a Made-in-USA product, consider the Bridge II network card for PS Audio's DirectStream (which the OP already has, right?)