@dtximages - As far as I know, and from looking at the Eversolo web site, the Eversolo devices do not integrate with Amazon Alexa. So with that out, and not wanting to use the 1/8' jack out of the Echo devices, off the top of my head, that leaves only a few options...
- You could try and find an older Echo Link on eBay and use the optical or coax out
- The Bluesound skill which you don't like. That's ok...
- You didn't specify what Eversolo you have, but if it has an HDMI Input, you could hook up either a Amazon Fire TV Cube or Firestick to the input and at least use it with Amazon Music. I believe the A8 and the A10 have HDMI input. That would also work if your preamp/receiver/processor has a HDMI input. I've not tried other streaming services with the Fire Cube/Stick, but it might be worth a try.
- The WiiM Pro. It is supposed to integrate directly with the Alexa enviroment. I just bought one for the garage system and haven't played with that feature yet. I do know one individual that uses it to turn on/off other AV equipment in his rack with its trigger out connection.
- Use a Sonos Connect as you first suggested. I've done it at my house, but it was a bit iffy and it forces you to run two control systems (Alexa and the Sonos App). (Oh, and make sure you set the Sonos Connect output to "Fixed" and not "Variable" or you will give yourself a few ugly suprises with the volume knob.)
Hope that helps....
- Jeff