My Sony BDP-S373 when connected to my network will stream MP3@320kbps, play internet radio stations and will accept MP3@ 320kbps from a USB memory stick. All of this for as little as £100 a few years ago. Oh, it plays DVD, Bluray and CD discs also. SO, why would I pay hundreds more for a current "budget" Denon, Cambridge Audio or Marantz streaming ( e.g CA NP30) unit.? I'm not including the higher end units here as they obviously have superior DACs and better specs ( or do they?).
But as a general, genuine question; apart from a nod to High Res support is there anything to justify spending money on these devices.
But as a general, genuine question; apart from a nod to High Res support is there anything to justify spending money on these devices.