Qobuz sound quality intermittent issues?

Sorry, sounds like you have been having a similar experience with your Aries that I did. All issues went away when I bought an Aurender, first a 100N then the W20SE. The differences were profound. My system is simply spectacular with a library that is nearly infinite in size. Aurender knows how to build streamers. They put enormous effort into quiet power supply and the software works flawlessly with large buffers to make up for any transient internet issues. To me Auralic performed like mid-fi, Aurender performs like high-end.

In case your interest in the Aries is driven by not having access to an Ethernet connection, the solution is simple. Buy a wall wart wifi extender (~$60 ) and plug in next to your system. Then you just need a short Ethernet cable to the wall wart… and you are in business with any streamer.

@ghdprentice ethernet not an issue. I have one extender close by. I’ll read up on Aurender but so far last two days the system has been sounding great. 

Wanted to post an update….

Since my last post, the Qobuz sound quality had fluctuated several times. It’s gotten back to normal then back to garbage again. Same symptoms - cardboard bass, glaring mids, muted highs, constipated soundstage. Acceptable for background music while you’re on a zoom call but not much use beyond that.
Qobuz recently reduced their subscription fee. In a world where prices only go up…they must know they’re effin it up.
Tidal on the other hand is stable and sounds wide open. 

audphile1, I experienced the same issues during the first week or so of my Qubuz trial.  I was ready to jettison Qobuz.  Then for some inexplicable reason the sound improved.  I have two days left before the end of the free trial.  At this point I’m inclined to keep Qobuz and cancel Tidal.
 I find Qobuz to sound more detailed and natural.  Tidal definitely incorporates a bass boost with a tipped top end which is a plus in one of my systems, not so much in my latest system.  However, Qubuz has an oddity I find disturbing.  Files labeled HD play through my vintage Linn Numerik???  The Chord Hugo also indicates a 16/44 stream.  They play and sound fine but why the HD label when they’re not?

Qobuz has been solid as a rock for me….AND…I was shocked recently when they actually REDUCED their rates…for existing members too!

Have discovered so much good music because of Qobuz!!!!