Streaming DAC recommendation

@oddiofyl 

Would you message me. I’m interested in getting a N200 and am curious about the deal TMR gave you.

Thanks.

dCS Bartok Apex……..absolutely an endgame component!

@audiobuddy if you’re using a fanless Mac Mini purely as a Roon core and not running it as a streamer or a household computer, it’s more than adequate to serve as Roon core. 
Aurender, as it’s been said above, is not Roon ready. If you’re planning to use Roon, I highly recommend a used Lumin U2 or U1 streamers (not the mini versions of those though).  Auralic is a good streamer but sounds best with its UI without Roon. That puts you at around $3k. Add a DAC like the Cord Qutest if you don’t require XLRs. If you need XLR connectivity, PS Audio DSD DAC can be had around $2k now. That will keep you in your budget and will be a kick ass digital front end. 
 

I would keep your preamp in the mix with one of the streamer/dac combos recommended here as all are very good. i've read and heard with my own ears that a good preamp adds some magic than just a day as volume control. 

I would keep your preamp in the mix with one of the streamer/dac combos recommended here as all are very good. i've read and heard with my own ears that a good preamp adds some magic than just a dac as volume control.