My own experience with the A8 has been great. To improve your streaming experience, I recommend upgrading your internet connection by using a product like the Ifi galvanic isolator between your router and your A8. I also use a Puron AC Power Conditioner by Greg Voth on my quality power strip. In addition, I recently upgraded with jumpers for my speakers. All of this gives me very good dynamics, soundstage, and resolution. I pulled out my well known vintage pre-amp to use the A8 as my pre and haven’t looked back. I also moved from RCAs to mid grade XLR interconnects from the A8 directly into my LSA Warp1 amp which sounds dynamite. I stream using Qobuz and some Amazon Music.
This combination is the best my system has sounded.