# Streamer - options

**URL:** <https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/streamer-options/1110>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [February 16, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/streamer-options/1110 "2026-02-16T14:55:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![idrachman](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/idrachman/32/199_2.png) [@idrachman](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/idrachman)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2026, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/streamer-options/1110/1 "2026-02-16T14:55:28Z")

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1. Preface: I want to remain with Audirvana if possible. Its configured for local FLAC storage tracks and Qobuz on a fanless PC (Windows/JCAT USB card with LPS) output to the ProUSB/ISL module into my MSB DAC. I like having an integrated search mechanism and presentation of local and QOBUZ choices on my iPAD (Audirvana app). I’m not interested in using ROON, as I think Audirvana is sonically better.

Q: Is it better to replace this PC with a network streamer appliance, which can support a local library (such as an SSD) and Qobuz (thru Qobuz connect), like a LUMIN. Other choices I am thinking of are LINUX on the PC with Audirvana, don’t know if its better than Windows. What’s your experience/suggestions, such as:

1. Continue using Audirvana on LINUX to provide better SQ and more OS stability
2. Swap out the ProUSB/ISL for the MSB Renderer module
3. Replace streamer with appliance that can support local files and Qobuz with its own interface/app (like Lumin?)

Thx,

Ian

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**Author:** ![crwilli](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.msbtechnology.com/crwilli/32/824_2.png) [@crwilli](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/u/crwilli)\
**Post date:** [February 16, 2026, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.msbtechnology.com/t/streamer-options/1110/2 "2026-02-16T19:31:55Z")

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I think an Aurender model might fit your needs. I have no direct experience but folks I know love them. Depending on the model, I am sure you can have local files and of course, connect with Qobuz/Tidal. Their conductor app is supposed to be pretty good.