Solo streamer

+1, @blisshifi…best recommendation so far, but and that’s a big BUT. Is @rvpiano open to learning a new App user interface and more importantly, is he able to discern differences between streamers given a very neutral and equally sterile sounding Benchmark DAC?

Two I am considering that stream only (no dac) are the Auralic S1 and the Rose RS130.

oh dear.  You have a $1900 DAC - not a criticism, btw, that’s still a lot of $; 3 of my 4 DACs cost less, two of them considerably so.  So I wouldn’t think you’d want to spend $6300 or even $3500 on a streamer.  And btw, Benchmark is on record as saying that, with their DACs, streamers will not make a difference (due to their filtering and other technology). 

@rvpiano

i would also suggest auditioning the Lumin U1 mini or U2 mini (ideally with linear PS).  Excellent SQ and build quality.

if you’re on Tidal, then it works with Tidal Connect. With Qobuz, you have to use Lumin app, which isn’t great, but it’s not bad either.

Best, JAMES

Metrum Acoustics Ambre is also a dedicated streamer only for around $1k