Best streamer to replace my Mac Mini?

I know this is a complete 180 but I went ahead and ordered an Eversolo A8 from Amazon to audition. Just using it as a transport but I like the touchscreen, eq display, and the fact it can play Apple Music. Being that they’re a bigger company that’s selling many more units then their more niche competitors, I’m thinking it will keep getting solid support and updates. 

I went through most of those streamers mentioned and stayed with the Magna Mano ultra mkIII streamer no Dac with separate Farad power supply from Magna Hifi in the Netherlands…several different software options, for Apple Music I use Ropieee XL .. not a glitch ever..a nice small foot print too…did all the upgrades when I ordered and stayed under $2000…

I sent back the Aurlic Aries G1.1 there was a glitch with Apple Music …

Hopefully you don't experience the same problem I am experiencing with Mcintosh / Eversolo. 

Unfortunately you may not have USB until / if they sort that out with McIntosh DACs 

Eversolo is not as big as they seem.   Yes they are selling a bunch but when a dealer tells me he has 40 plus units that are bricked and need to be sent back to China for refurb, that is is a bad sign.   

I would recommend going into set up immediately and turn off Auto Update.   If you are lucky your build will have ver 1.2.50 firmware.   Anything high may not recognize USB

Support is pretty bad with Zidoo / Eversolo.  

I have seen several reviews lately on Eversolo A6 and A8 and the A8 is a dramatic improvement over A6 and seems to fit your budget.

good luck 🍀 

Hooked up the new A8 and it’s amazing. No problems with the app or network connection. I’m starting to think some of the bad reviews are from the competition that’s selling their way overpriced streamer transports, a lot of snake oil in this hobby.