Dedicated Music Server/Player

To follow @willgolf

Absolutely yes! I fiddled around with PCs, MacBook.. and portable devices for years. It is only sending bits, right? No! I got an Auralic Aries G2 and realized it is like every high end audio component, every component matters, particularly at the beginning of the signal chain… actually like a turntable / cartridge… the source. Suddenly, digital was sounding better… like worth listening to.  
 

Then I got an Aurender N100… then things got really good. Finally I ordered a $22K Aurender W20SE. I was concerned It was worth the money, that is a lot… after less than a minute I realized it was a bargain! Jaw dropping good… finally a source on the same level of analog. I am listening to it now… I listen to it 99+% of the time. I have 2,000 pristine albums and a fantastic TT and phono stage.

Take a look at Wolf Audio as well.  Many people are happy with their Innuos Zenith Mk3 streamers/servers although some issues with their latest software upgrade.  Best of luck. 

Me too Aurender N10 and when I upgrade my dac to Aesthetix Pandora it will probably surpass my analog

Enjoy the Holidays

Tom

Has any one have Emma labs/ meitner? Streamer/Dac

Or the Aqua streamer/dac combo?

I had the Emm Lab before the Lumin X-1.  For me, there was no comparison.  The Lumin was better for me.  BTW, please keep us informed of your decision.