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BluOS Node vs Auralic software (or other streamer)

I've been through many streamers (BS node 2i, Lumin T2 (best), Lumin U1 mini, Bryston BDP)..  I LOVE the BluOS software and growing sick of Roon for various reasons.

While I think the Lumin products are "better" I'm not 100% sure that I heard a notable difference in streaming alone (forget the dacs).  I will be using a Denafrips Ares ii dac so this is just for streaming.

If I like BluOS better than Roon, do you think Auralics software matches up?

Any other new stand alone streamers I should be considering that would be an audible upgrade with good software?

When you google anything compared to Blusound you get TONS of off-topic hits.  

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fuzztone
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@mgrif104
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Nice synopsis.
BluOS is less flaky than Lumin but it requires too much work to be a pleasure. Clear and play?
Ha.
dtximages OP
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@acree72 Good thoughts and I feel like I definitely want to try Auralics software now.

Why do I like bluOS?
1. Because its interface feels so much like Spotify and Tidal.
2. BluOS allows you to add to your Tidal/Qobuz playlists from the BluOS app (roon does not do this).
3. BluOS shows top tracks by artist where Roon does not (at least not on IOS)
4. Roon won’t operate in Landscape from my iPad.
5. Genres in Roon are often empty.
sdl4
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If you're looking for a better sounding streamer with good software, you should take a look at Innuos. The Zen Mini (with power supply upgrade) is the least expensive model, while the Zen or Zenith models provide exceptional sound for the cost involved. (I use the Zen Mk3 myself.) Innuos has recently upgraded its OS software to provide music management capabilities while maximizing sound quality. Several A-gon threads have already pointed out how much better Innuos 2.0.5 sounds than Roon does.
dtximages OP
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@sdl4 Oh yeah i forgot about innuos.. The main reason I haven't tried them yet is I felt I was paying for a cd ripper and storage which I don't want or need.  This is only for streaming. 

But, their software does look pretty cool.  Do they have a desktop version for it kinda like Roon or BluOS?
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