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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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oddiofyl
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You're right , Bluesound is a great platform .  Cyrus is using it in their XR and 40 series streamers.    

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Eversolo App isn't bad but their support is non existent.  If a FW updates is bad there is no recourse other than rolling back FW which is a pain and then turning off auto update.   Now you are stuck at that level until there is a fix.  6 months with no resolve is absolutely unacceptable 

Aurender is the other end of the spectrum all together.  Almost concierge level support.   Auralic and Innuos also have real support , not a forum of enthusiasts for help.  

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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.  

 

 

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