Streamers and software

I recently bought the Hifi Rose RS130. It has more features than I need, and works great with Roon. 

For the best in audio quality I ran fiber ethernet in and use a 10Mhz Esoteric Master Clock on the streamer and the Esoteric DAC. If you are an audiophile, this won’t disappoint.

My thoughts on streaming is this: I believe streaming will be around long enough to justify equipment that brings out the best in audio quality. Might as well enjoy the music before my demise.

Yes, cat 6 to my streamer.  BT is noisy. 

The data rate is 3X more for Qobuz and it seems to add that little extra.  

I could probably get by until updates come through.  I was trying to figure out how to erase everything and start over.  Copying over didn't work, but Qobuz has all my songs, playlists and albums.  BLUOS is selling moderate priced streamers and haven't put the resources to a good app.  

The WIIM pro comes with all music services you will need built in even Amazon Music..for 170$ off Amazon you can’t go wrong..great as a streamer into a external Dac..but if you want something really great I have the Magna Hifi Mano ultra mkIII with a separate Farad power supply, I use the Ropieee XL software to get airplay most of the time but in two seconds I can change to Volumio music player with a micro SD card to change the software with the slot under the streamer and there is a lot of different options possible..I have had a lot of streamers this is the one that stuck …1600$ after the upgrades when I ordered it…from the Netherlands and I am in the USA…. The sound quality is amazing with this streamer..freaking amazing….i have had most all the streamers mentioned here…friends have brought over their streamers…this Mano Ultra mkIII has won hands down..you have to get the separate Farad power supply with it..

Worth a read ….

https://youtu.be/TZAAvLhpk8A?si=S_3xFhhS8eWmAJyQ