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Streamer + DAC help: Bluesound vs Eversolo (vs Others)

All - my budget is uh, flexible. Up to $5K USD. I bought the hifi rose 150B but since it has way too many bugs, I am returning it. 
What is your experience look like with Bluesound, Eversolo and other brands in a similar price point? I can’t audition so I am looking to see what others have to say (if possible, as compared to the hifi rose 150b). 
(1) how is the hardware? (2) interface on the hardware? (3) app? (4) sound quality?

 

the rose 150b had GREAT SQ but the constant interruptions in playback was such a downer. 
 

what other brands can i consider?

i am weary about spending $5K without demo-ing (it’s messed up, i know) but that is my budget. of course if there is a consensus about SQ at a lower price point, then i don’t even have to go to $5K. 
 

I know, this sounds weird. But the experience with rose was traumatic. I don’t want to put any dealer through any kind of “troubleshoot with me” and “return it” ordeal again :( 

 

thank you all in advance

nathandfwacoustics
nathandfwacoustics OP
9 posts
 

Thank you all very much for sharing your experiences with me. 

While the 150b has some incredibly great sound-quality, the interface isn't working as expected for me. I see on their website that others have complained as well (Qobuz, especially). I've had it for over a month but finally gave up so I asked the questions here. 

After posting here, I spent two more days on it (about 18 hours each day), just playing and experimenting: the issues persisted. So it's definitely going back. Maybe I received a brick. But I've had enough. 

I also really dislike that I put my dealer through an ordeal because he'd never run in to issues like this before. 

ghdprentice
7,179 posts
 

OP

Sorry you have had such and ordeal. But you should be sending it back. There is really no excuse for that. I have two Aurender and used to own a Aurlic Aries G2 and tested a couple other high end streamers. Plop them down, plug them in and put the code on the screen into your iPhone app and that is it. Works every time instantly. Not a wasted five minutes... certainly not hours. 

sdavada
21 posts
 

I've had my bluesound for a few years and i'd be hard pressed to change it out.  It's just very easy to use.  I do have an upgraded power supply and am running a chord qutest DAC with it.  Overall very good sound for less than $5K. 

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