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Another request for Streamer Transport options

I am starting to research Audio streamers, preferably transport only.

Budget is unclear until I learn more but I hope to keep it under $3000.

I have Apple iPhones, MacBook Pro’s, Windows PC’s, and a Synology DS923+ NAS. I have both wired, up to 5g, and wireless.

I’ve saved all my CDs in both ALAC and FLAC. I don’t currently stream but am open to trying Qobuz. My primary music source is a record player and a streamer is a secondary concern.

I would like to connect to both an Anthem STR preamp and an Anthem AVM 90 AV preamp/processor. The STR has USB, digital and analog, the AVM has HDMI, digital, and analog inputs.

I avoid purchasing from Chinese owned companies if possible while realizing even if a company is US based, my preference, manufacturing could be in China. It seems a number of commonly recommended products are made by Chinese owned companies. I don’t judge others choices; it is just my personal preference.

Thank you.

george_r
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oddiofyl
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The Innuos is a great machine for the money.  Avoid Eversolo, way overhyped and poor support.

zlone
958 posts
 

+1 for Innuos. If you want it to stream to two different DAC’s, a good option is a DDC. I have a Singxer SU6 coupled with my Innuos Zenith MkIII and it is a nice upgrade in sound.

dtorc
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I'm more of an analog listener than a digital one, but I enjoy streaming both in the moment, and for searching for new and interesting new artists. Using a Small Green Computer SonicTransporter (with a Sonore Optical Rendu) has been an easy, almost never-glitches way to enjoy streaming. You can get a CD ripper included, or not. You can make it fit your budget as they have different models at different price points.. 

fastricky
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I'm looking to possibly upgrade from my Lumin U1 Mini + SBooster, what am I missing from not going up the chain? Any recommendations? 

george_r OP
32 posts
 

I like the idea of ripping CDs with a Streamer. I don't have a problem ripping on my PC but it would be convenient.

I use an ASUS BW-16D1X-U External Blu-ray Drive with my PC that connects with USB 3.0 if there are streamers that would work with.

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