Stereo room streaming options: streamer+DAC+amp or all-in-one with $1300 budget

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ahender

Audioholic Intern
What would be the recommendation for these two options (or other options)?

(1) Powernode

(2) Bluesound Node (or Node 2i) + Topping E50 + Topping PA5 (the PA5 is a new 2-channel amp)

#2 would be ~$250 more expensive. Would there be a noticeable improvement in sound for #2 compared to the Powernode?

Are there better overall streaming options under $1300? Not interested in DIY options.

Speakers are Ascend 2-EX. Also have an Oppo DV-980H player I will use for CDs.

Thank you.
 
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