Need recommendations for a streamer

@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. 

it’s not clear which Node you have. If it is not then latest NODE 130, note that almost everyone agrees it sounds noticeably better than the 2i. I found that both the Node 2i and the NODE 130 can both be improved in a way that sounds obviously better with an external power supply. Inwas so happy with the improvement to my 2i that the British Fidelity Audio PSU made to it that I waited until FA had the fitment sorted for their upgrades and ordered my NODE from them with both the PSU module and a clock board installed by them. It arrived in LA two weeks after ordering and sounded so good that when I later was auditioning new speakers, the speakers I purchased sounded as good at home as they had in the showroom through a $2500 streaming DAC. It also wasn’t that expensive compared to buying a NODE in LA as I was not charged VAT and laid know CA sales tax. I now use it to stream through a Gustard X26 pro DAC. As a streamer only, I am fully satisfied, especially as I really enjoy the Bluesound operating system.

And if you will be listening to music on your wofe’s

system, you will definitely enjoy it more if you change out the PSU. I am not a DIY person, but even I was able to install the FA PSU replacement module in 20 minutes. Whether you also get a FA linear PSU or another quality one is up to you.