Why aren't ethernet-enabled DACs more common?

[Darren72]

The Airport Express can sit on your network and also function as a DAC. So you can have your audio files and renderer in one room (for example, on a desktop computer upstairs) and easily stream to a hifi system downstairs. Can you tell me about inexpensive alternatives to the Airport Express? i.e. DACs that can connect to your network (especially with a wired ethernet connection)? I'm especially interested to know about products that cost a few hundred dollars. I know there are many great solutions for more money.

 

One alternative is to get a $100 Apple TV and then any DAC you want. I'm interested in knowing about alternatives to Apple.

 

I know about Arcam's $700 airDAC.

[Darren72]

Nevermind - thread already exists: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f22-networking-networked-audio-and-streaming/lan-input-dacs-21722/