Solo streamer

@rvpiano

I’m very happy with my Aurender N200. There’s no internal storage unless you add it. No upsampling. Has critical listening mode that turns off non essential features including screen. Solid performer. Optimized for USB interface. 

@dickieboy. +1

Thank you for all your recommendations.

Been down the same road. Started with Cambridge Azur 851N, the big brother of your CXN V2, and found the SQ lacking over time. Moved to Lumin, but didn't care for sound presentation or control app. Next was entry-level Aurender (now discontinued) which was an improvement but still inferior to the best CD and LP recordings. So when the Aurender N200 appeared, I ordered it instantly and have found it transformative when paired with DAC of equivalent quality. Can't speak for Innuos (dislike their cosmetics anyhow), but do know you will never regret moving to the N200, which is a huge qualitative leap over your present mid-fi, all-in-one piece.

The Innuos Pulse series is a good fit, strictly streamers. I have had both Aurender and Innuos units and feel that the Innuos software is significantly better than Aurender’s. Sound from both are on par. Get the best one in that line that fits your budget.