Streamer question

Thank you all for your replies.  I need to clarify;

I use the Node for streaming only.  The output goes to a highly modified MHDT Orchid.

All I really want is a better streamer and I'd like the option of using the Spotify app or the Qobuz app and not proprietary software, i.e., "Conductor."

Right now I turn on my Ipad select the Qobuz or Spotify app and within the app select the Node as the output device.  I'm happy with both apps.

Thanks glennewdick, you're doing what I'm wanting to do, just with a better streamer.

Yes buy innous ,,or other brands where you can use Roon as the music organizer, 

then QObuz, or Tidal as your library plus whatever on yourHard drive.

All I really want is a better streamer and I'd like the option of using the Spotify app or the Qobuz app and not proprietary software, i.e., "Conductor."

I use the Qobuz app, but from what I’ve read from others the Innuos Sense app is much better although not sure how it works with Qobuz.  And the search function in Qobuz absolutely sucks ass. 

Sometimes change can seem intimidating or just a hassle. I have two Node's no longer in use. Move on and give it a few weeks. You won't look back.

BTW, I have Lumin u2 mini with Roon in one room and Aurender N200 in the other.

Getting a streamer with a decent app is difficult. After going through 4 streamers without getting anywhere near what I wanted from an app I had to bite the bullet and sign up to Roon. While it can be complicated finding your way around what Roon does and how it is by far the best music management system available. Like you I hated the Conductor app and preferred the native Qobuz app but could only use it via Airplay which doesn't stream hirez.