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Looking for High Quality Streamer Only Options (NO DAC)?

I'm looking to find a dedicated streamer, ideally <$2k. Here are the objectives: 

1. Must be Roon Ready

2. No internal DAC

3. USB, Optical or Digital Coax input

4. Great quality to feed an outboard DAC. 

The idea here is to hopefully avoid paying for an internal DAC and just by a stable streamer, giving the manufacturer the ability to dump all the parts and labor costs into the streaming side only. In other words, why pay for an internal DAC I won't use.  

 

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audioman58
4,166 posts
 

Innuos pulse series  excellent interface, customer service

and build in vibration control throughout including the feet 

I bought mine from Perrotta Consultants ,audio,

excellent service and Pricing.

durangoat
20 posts
 

+1 on Innuos...I have the Pulsar.  Sense app is excellent!

rubicon15
102 posts
 

Check out the Lumin U2 mini. No DAC and Roon ready. Lumin also has their own software that may be used instead of Roon. The mini uses Lumin’s latest chip and software that may be updated. This streamer is a solid performer for $2400. The Lumin U2 cost $5K. However, the difference in sound isn’t worth twice the price IMO. The Bricasti M3 is another solid performer worth consideration. 

christl
4 posts
 

I use a Volumio Rivo with Superfarad 3 linear power supply. Sounds excellent.

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jallan
311 posts
 

Used Aurender N100H. They are $900-1200. The Listening Room typically have several for sale, and one can buy confidently from them.

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