Need recommendations for a streamer

@richtruss glad to see you post here. I am a happy owner of a Network Acoustics Rubicon switch, a Network Acoustics Muon cable and Muon filter. I had a very nice setup with great sound and ordered the Network Acoustics trio fully expecting to send it all back within the trial period, but I was committed to being open minded and give it a try.

Let me just say that many of us don’t realize what we are hearing and what it sounds like when we are NOT hearing noise. I’m an unapologetic fan of the Network Acoustics product line, I kept all three and appreciate that a manufacturer made the thankless and risky move to hop into the mosh pit that Audiogon forums can sometimes be.

@ghasley @richtruss 

Thank you both for your posts. After hearing the improvements from a high quality Ethernet switch and filters, I no longer consider these devices as accessories. Ethernet switch with LPS (if needed), noise filter and LAN cables are must have components for any high resolution digital streaming system. 

Sorry, I meant Auralic Aries G1, or more properly, now the G1.1

The Rose audio rs250 would be good but it has a Dac... so to bad. The Rose radio selections are great too.

The node is pretty hard to beat functionality wise. When you take it a step further with a linear power supply it’s even harder performance wise. I’m all for getting the best of the best that I can afford for my system, but with some simple and inexpensive upgrades, it’s a really nice streaming option. However, if the money is burning a hole in your pocket to get a new high end streamer, then have at it. I’ve found a great place to be with my node at this point. Good luck.