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on the cheap

I am looking for suggestions for an inexpensive streamer for my sister. I mean a couple hundred bucks. Does anybody make such a thing that would not have to be hooked up to the internet but would work via wi-fi or bluetooth? AND also have a built in dac. Stereo is not her life like some of us. The simpler the better. Would not have to be new. It would be nice also to have the ability to have cd storage. Is it also possible to not have to be run with tidal and be controlled by an app?

thanks

dpm2340
kingbr
363 posts
 

Bluesound Node! AMAZING entry unit. I literally after many many years of swearing I’ll never stream finally dove in. Got the Node and am still blown away by the sound of this little unit. The internal DAC is frighteningly good for its price point. Very simple and the app is great!

bdgregory
1,717 posts
 

WiiM mini. Does everything, $89 on Amazon.

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carlsbad2
1,911 posts
 

I have an allo usbridge signature streamer in my secondary system and it is very good for $249. You can often find people upgradeing and selling cheap.

I had a node too and it was an OK streamer and poor dac.  you are paying extra to get a poor DAC with your streamer.

Jerry

mahler123
3,419 posts
 

@panzrwagn 

I presume the OP meant no Ethernet, just WiFi or BT

dpm2340 OP
145 posts
 

thanks guys. I'm sorry my knowledge is lacking in this digital world. I would like not to have to physically hook up an ethernet cable. Wires to the integrated amp would be fine. I will look at your suggestions. Chances are I still won't know what they're talking about.

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