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Streamer apps critical

I don't understand why high end manufacturers release streamers with terrible apps. One of the strongest advantages of the Nodes is the BluOS app. It's simple and effective,  though not full-featured. I understand the Innuos app is great. Not all of us like much less want to pay the cost of ROON and the online apps, like USB audio Player are clunky. I would love to see a paid-for version of BluOS or other manufacturers license a common but customized app, much as early versions of Windows were available from Dell, Gateway, Compaq and so many others. 

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curiousjim
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My thoughts are the same as @oddiofyl .

I have the node N130 and the N200 and the Bluesound app is simply and easy to use.

I have a Bluesound Vault 2i in my second system and an Aurender N200 in my main system.  

Both have been great, the Aurender is 4x more money but the build quality and support are top notch.   The Vault has been pretty much flawless in the 6 years I've owned it.  

Bluesound is the best platform for those new to streaming in my opinion.   Hard to beat for the money.  

 

ghdprentice
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Sounds like Aurender should be the choice.

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arichison
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I use a Bluesound Node mainly because I am new to streaming, and you guys mention it in the past how good it was getting sound wise and app wise. I gave up on trying to find a decent priced used Cambridge Audio  streamer. I love the CD transport I have from them. 

overthemoon
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Bluesound is awesome!I considered keeping a Node just for the interface.

  • Moon’s MiND 2 is very good
  • Tidal Connect is not to bad either

I enjoy Roon for the ‘liner notes’ type of data.

antigrunge2
1,426 posts
 

InnuOS Sense. Runs circles around any Roon setup in SQ without breaking a sweat. InnuOS also has Sean Jacobs power supplies, another best of kind.

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