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Streamer Recommendation

Please Give me an Idea of a great streamer to Go between Bryston Bda-3.

Im looking for something that accepts BNC into my DAC.

I have a Audiophilleo Which is excellent, Large difference when using this compared to just plugging laptop into the usb on the bryston alone.

Just looking for an excellent interface with Without a Huge Library capability which I wont use.

Like to use my laptop or whatever to direct play without wires.

500 used, Looking at Lumin/ Aurender.

Thanks in advance

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hiend2 OP
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1500 approx used budget

testrun
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I would add Bricasti to your list.  Might be able to find a used one near your target budget.  All three, Lumin, Aurender and Bracasti are great streamers just depends if you want a propriatary meta data manager, made in US, etc..  I use Roon so Bricasti works great.  Also consider a dedicated music server.  You can build your own or go as high as you want on price.  I've been happy with my Small Green Computer i5 with a 4 TB SSD.  

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jbuhl
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Used BDP-2 goes for around $1.5K.  I have seen used BDP-2 with the upgraded board for $1.7K.  Later you could set up Roon and use the BDP as an endpoint. 

ghdprentice
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I am a big fan of Aurender. I have tried a lot of approaches, including a Auralic Aries G2 and have been really impressed with Aurender. I own two… see my systems under my user ID. They arguably make the best high end streamer… used  most frequently in audio shows and that is the only component they make. I have found each level up, is well worth the incremental cost and their Conductor app is highly reviewed. 

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