Streaming DAC recommendation

@audphile1 Thank you. Ok, I thinking two go with two box solution as you pointed out. May be Lumin D2 and some other product for streaming. I need Airplay as well.

Lumin D2 is a streamer first, DAC second kind of approach. It’s an integrated one box. 

Lumin, Auralic and Aurender all have AirPlay. These are the established brands. You also have new kids on the block such as Eversolo or HiFi Rose. I haven’t heard either.
There are differences in design between the streamers that affect sound quality. Do a bit of research. Don’t rush. 

Mola Mola Tambaqui is a one-box solution, as is the Grimm MU2, but I agree that you may ultimately appreciate a two-box solution for the future flexibility it allows.

@audiobuddy You didn’t list a Roon nucleus as the core. If you are using a computer as the core that’s less than ideal (info all over these forums ) as is airplay.

You can find a used Roon Nuc easy enough and then get a used all in one streamer/ DAC unit, maybe a Lumin T2, allowing you to stay with in your budget. This ( pecan pie+) is an inexpensive but very dang good pain crackers steamer/DAC that can be configured as a roon endpoint. I have one that replaced and bettered a Bluesound (also a good place to start) Node. 

You might also try calling PS Audio. They had and may have more refurbished Directstream DAC MK1 units  

Aurenders are great but are not Roon compatible.

@wsrrsw yes, I am using a Mac mini as my room server, trying to eliminate the Mac. Roon nucleus is a good option as well.