Looking for my first streamer

[CarlToft]

Hey, I am considering buying a pair of Genelec 8030C as my first quality speakers but i want to be able to stream to it.
So i wonder whats the best solution is for a streamer
Max budget $150.

 

[Apesbrain]

WiiM Pro or Pro Plus. You'll need adapters to convert RCA out to XLR in. Or switch to a powered speaker with RCA in such as ADAM.

 

[JeremyFife]

Do you already have a DAC? If you do, then WiiM mini (approx $90) is all you need.
There are Raspberry Pi options at that price but there's a bit more set-up needed.
A laptop will stream for free - USB into a DAC.

If you don't have a DAC then laptop + a $100 DAC will be great.
WiiM Pro Plus breaks your budget but is a good streamer and a good DAC in one

 

[DMill]

Agree. The WiiM is all you’ll need. Not too many options at your price. But nothing to be worried about, it will do everything you need it to.

 

[CarlToft]

Do you already have a DAC? If you do, then WiiM mini (approx $90) is all you need.
There are Raspberry Pi options at that price but there's a bit more set-up needed.
A laptop will stream for free - USB into a DAC.

If you don't have a DAC then laptop + a $100 DAC will be great.
WiiM Pro Plus breaks your budget but is a good streamer and a good DAC in one

I think I can exceed my budget for the WiiM Pro Plus. Does it have Bluetooth connection or only apple airplay and wifi?

 

[JeremyFife]

I think I can exceed my budget for the WiiM Pro Plus. Does it have Bluetooth connection or only apple airplay and wifi?

Yup, it has Bluetooth

 

[TheWalkman]

Here's my PiZero2W running Volumio. Works great.

All in: around $60.

 

[Tremolo]

Yup, it has Bluetooth

Yes but only sbc and aac codecs, no aptx nor ldac