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
Not gonna go with eversolo. The user experience & support seems to be all over the place :) innuos is so high on my list but i can’t demo it anywhere! apparently the sound quality through even their most basic device is top-notch and the user experience with the sense app is one of the best. apparently it’s even better than roon for managing music |
I agree on Eversolo, and although I’d definitely give the Icon at least 150 hours to burn in I think what you’re running into is that a combo DAC/streamer at that price point has limitations. With your budget I’ll reiterate that I’d go with a separate DAC and streamer, and this Zen is still available and if it doesn’t work out you could easily sell it for about what you paid so very little risk. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650163113-innuos-zen-mk3-2tb/ For a DAC you might wanna contact member audioman58 about a Pontus 15th as he’s a Denafrips dealer and may be able to work something out with you for a demo and a possible discount. |
@soix very kind of you to give me the recommendations; I will pursue them - thank you. |
