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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
ghdprentice
7,180 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. 

bassbuyer
185 posts
 

I’ve had good experiences with both Bluesound, the Node N130, and Innuos.  The BluOs and Sense apps respectively are the best I’ve used streaming Qobuz.  I had problems with the Eversolo A6 and A8 and a poor customer service experience.  I tried Cambridge Audio but didn’t like the app.  Tried Roon and it wasn’t for me.  I like to control my music with one app on my iPad.  The Innuos has better sound and it’s within your budget.  That’s what I’d do with my 5K.  

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fthompson251
471 posts
 

Contact Juan @Bliss Hifi and talk to him about an Aurender unit within your budget. (He is an Aurender and Eversolo dealer) An A200 comes to mind for an All in One.  I have done business with Juan and he is very knowledgeable and helpful. You can't go wrong.

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jbuhl
995 posts
 

If you go with something like the Bluesound then you could do a trial with a ROON core on a PC device for 0 spend.  Always fun to play around with.  If you fall in love with the interface , as many do , then you got the cash to dial in a proper hifi host for the core and network infrastructure to have a killer settup.

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