Streamer matching to system


I am looking to upgrade from my blusound node. I am running a McIntosh MA5300 integrated amp with Revel f208’s and a velodyne DD10 sub with iPad as control interface. I am looking for recommendations for a hifi streamer & digital transport that can store digitally purchased hi res music files. The innuous models come to mind but wondering if there are other products / solutions that I should demo? Some other considerations:  very open to used gear, no limitations on space to house the solution, MQA is not required as I prefer Qobuz, trying to stick close to $3k budget. Cheers!

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@matt_mccloat I am going to tell you to audition DAC's I have 3 in my home and they range in price from $3000.00 to $12,000.00 now 2 are streaming DACS.

My favorite is simple and well is simple. the LossLess Echo's End DAC with Fire Wire 640X.

No knobs, lights, switches, just gorgeous sound.  I know a dealer that can send you this DAC to audition and his link is below 

LessLoss Echo's End R-2R DAC| Atelier 13 Audio (atelier13-usa.com)

@matt_mccloat 

Yes I do and I love the sound of it, the app is better than the BlueOS and miles better than the Lumin in every aspect. See my virtual system 

@baylinor No I did not. But he pointed a message at me and that was what I responded to.

Under 3K I would look at Schiit or Audio Mirror (used). 

Or that DAC you endorse Gustard? 

 

All great perspectives - thank you all. My local dealer is pushing Naim as an option. Any thoughts from the collective on the Naim ND5 XS2? In particular how is the Naim U/I or App? Dealer has one in the shop I can home demo but not for a few weeks.