Streamer, no DAC please?

If you need the USB input, the WiiM Ultra is a must try out. If not, the WiiM Pro may do nicely in any comparison you do.

I’m using the WiiM Pro as both it and the plus allow a 5v external LPS, unlike the Ultra.

Additionally, I’ve added two Cisco Meraki with fiber and transceivers in those boxes leading to the WiiM Pro. It’s quite an outstanding bang for the buck.

(Removed the power supplies inside the Cisco boxes, which is simple.)

Last, the ethernet cable is the most important connection to the streamer input. In my setup, I changed the ethernet cables from the router to the first Cisco Meraki and then from the second to the WiiM Pro using Blue Jean ethernet cables. They do make a difference in the impact in my system: BJC Certified Cat 6 Cable, with Test Report, Assembled in USA

Before you commit to $1,000 - $1,500, you deserve to do a comparison in your system. You may be amazed at the results.

Havea wiim pro. Looking for a streamer without DAC that is of better quality. does anybody know of some that will receive Amzon music in high bit, that may have a glass ethernet input and rca spdif output? Thanks. None of the units mentioned above mention being able to accept amazon or Apple music streams.

Thanks.

WiiM Pro $149. Supports Amazon music which others don't. I've been using it to feed a Schiit Yggdrasil DAC for a couple of years. It's good.

Node Icon. It has a DAC but I bypass it to feed my ANK DAC 5.1. Works and sounds great. Software is bulletproof. And if a tube fails in the DAC, plan B is the Node DAC.

My third Node. Can't recommend it enough.

$1,000

I agree on Bluesound.  It's a proven platform that is easy to use and probably the best bang for the buck.   

I've had a Vault 2i since '19 and when it dies I'll will most likely replace with the Icon.