dropout streaming

+1, @ghdprentice 

Lower end streamers don’t buffer or cache data stream as good as some of the high end streamers. Even an entry level streamer from Aurender, like N150 would yield much more stable and high resolution streaming experience over your Node. A wired Ethernet connection is highly recommended for any high resolution streaming system. 

BTW, you have a gorgeous audio system. 
 

my bluesound is Wired, not WiFI, and has EtherREGEN upstream

I dont recall this  being a problem when  I used the Benchmark DAC 3b.....I need to go back to that and see if the problem persists

Could also check some of the settings on the Bluesound. 

i.e. turn off wifi, and bluetooth capability.

In Quobuz, it all depends on which tracks you're listening too. Many of their selections are inferior to most of the streaming services. Only pop selections are OK.

IMHO, Quobuz is the most overrated streaming service.