Streamer recommendations

I really like Aurender.   I went from a Bluesound to Aurender and in a good system it is definitely worth the expense.   Build quality is over the top and support has been great the few times I've need it.   

'm still enjoying the Vault in a second system and I'm sure when it dies ill replace with a BS Icon.   

Back when I said streaming was secondary too. The CD’s are now boxed up. Just saying. 

Correction. I first took CD’s and ripped ‘em to flac. Flac files now on streamer on a SSD disk. I’m usung Roon. 
 

Search these fora and you will find great in depth information. 

The dCS Bartok is absolutely fantastic! I’ve had Maine for 4 years and got the Apex upgrade last year. As both a DAC and streamer it’s ideal.

When I was in the market for a streaming DAC, I auditioned (amongst others) the Bartok streaming DAC, extensively. But, I ended up preferring the overall sound qualities of the Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty streaming DAC over the Bartok, and the others. The QX-5 Twenty’s streamer is excellent, as well. I also thought the QX-5 Twenty was a much better value for the money than the Bartok, and some of the others. I’m extremely happy with the Ayre Acoustics QX-5 Twenty streaming DAC, and it’ll probably be my last DAC/streamer. Happy listening.