Streamer with decent app


Hey all:

I like to control everything from my phone while chilling in bed. Mostly Spotify and Tidal. I have a Yamaha WXA-50 that works pretty well but ready for an upgrade.

I tried a Sonos amp because it offered more music services but didn’t feel that the sound was as good.

Looking for an all in one solution (amp, streamer) that has a nice app that works well with the music services.

Budget: <$3k

 

Thanks!

wrecked

For <$3K you can find a very capable streamer with CD ripper. 

Innous has a range of streamers at various price points.  I use my Zenith MKII with 2TB drive to stream Qobuz and Tidal, and play my ripped CD collection. 

The Innous Sense app sounds excellent and is easy to use. I have a lifetime Roon subscription, and while Roon has more bells and whistles, Sense SQ is superior. I no longer use Roon in my listening room. I do use Roon, instead of AirPlay, for whole house stereo to wireless speakers throughout my house and backyard.

Thanks all!  Some great suggestions. 

@dinosore How do the Powernode and the M10 compare?  They both use BluOS I assume so app functionality would be the same.  And for the price difference, I assume the sound quality is better on the M10.  Any other big differences? 

 

 

@panzrwagn That Rose RS250 is intriguing. For that price the app better be dang good. :-)

I love Marantz products but why does their streamer have to be so dang big? And I’m not sure about that HEOS app.

I’m really surprised how poor some of the apps are for some of these units. To me, that’s the most important thing (other than SQ).

Edit:  Almost pulled the trigger on the Marantz streamer (because I really like the sound of Marantz)  but haven't seen anything good about HEOS compared to BluOS.  

To me, the DAC makes the biggest difference and I’m using a Bluesound Node N100 with an LPS and a good USB cable going to my Denifrips Pontus ll. As time with the Node passes, I’m thinking of getting a better DAC, not a better streaming device.

All the best.

I've been using some KEF LS50 Wireless II's for the TV. Super convenient. No remote needed. From the app, they auto-power up when they sense a source. Volume adjustments can be made from your music app or, for video content, from the TV remote. I feel like they're a good measure of convenience and quality at a good price point.