Advice regarding streaming please.

A streamer is a streamer....If it connects and stays connected, to me, that Is what is important. Yes, some may do ultra hi-res whatever....I bet the majority of those here could not tell the difference between cd quality & hi res in a blind test.

Streamer is not just streamer.

Spend the money 

I just bought a dedicated streamer and it really does make a difference.

Check out streamers from Sonnet AUDIO,metrum acoustics, Totaldac and Baetis audio

yet another audio subject with a huge range of "opinions"....that, in itself, is interesting, dont you think?

I've asked this question myself. Here's where I have wound up based upon what folks with expensive streamers say: A better streamer can make a difference -- but IF your streamer is decent (Node 2i or above) make sure everything else is as good as you can make it or the improvement will be marginal. Since most people don't do much with room treatments or power, that would be the most likely place to adjust before dropping a lot of money on a streamer. Others may disagree, but this is where the argument rests for me until I can try better streamers in my maxed out setup.

I have been studying streaming relentlessly for over 2 yrs.  I knew nothing.  So this what I would recommend before you spend lots of money.

1.  Ethernet cable from router to streamer. 

2.  You can add a network switch to help clean up any noise

3.  You can add an ENO to your ethernet line.  About 700 dollars.

4.  Good power cord to DAC and streamer

My opinion is you have very very nice equipment.  I would optimize what you have before I tear it apart and start over.  All these tweaks clean up noise of different types.  All the above can be done for 2000 or less. You might be surprised.