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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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jerryg123
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@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? 

 

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matt_mccloat OP
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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. 

soix
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I’d wait for a used Innuos Zen Mk3 to come up for sale.  Excellent performance and customer support, and the newest Sense software upgrade is getting rave reviews. Naim?  Why when Innuos focuses on optimizing streamer/servers?  Get a used Zen Mk3 and laugh all the way to the bank.  Best of luck. 

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oddiofyl
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I love my Aurender.   Upscale has a few models on sale now 

ronboco
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Another vote for the Teddy Pardo LPS node upgrade. Stream only to a separate DAC. Good luck!

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