What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.

I have an AURALiC Aries (old model) that I use in my second system, and an AURALiC Aries G1 (new model) that I'm using in my main system. These are awesome streamers. You can use the AURALiC app to stream, or you can use ROON. Also, they work very well with Apple Air Play. Either way, they work really well. The one caveat I have is that the new AURALiC products don't come with remote controls for some reason. They say you can use any "universal" remote. I tried that and didn't like it. So, I ordered an AURALiC remote from Upscale Audio. It works great! Why didn't they just include this with the product? Not sure. Anyway, bottom line is that I very highly recommend the AURALiC products.

I use computers with Qobuz and Media Center software. I run the feed from the computer to either a Marantz AV amp in my home theater system or CEC DA5 dac in my stereo system.

Both computers are custom. The one used in the stereo system has an analog power supply to help reduce noise.

I tried Tidal, I decided I like Qobuz better.

I make my own cabling (Kleinbeck Engineering) because I don't like the performance of other brands. I prefer musical,  low noise, electrically accurate designs of cabling.

When I asked the same question couple months ago, I received an overwhelming 

number of great recommendations. At the end, I decided to upgrade my CDT and spend the extra money on buying cd/sacd. I know it sounds crazy but I listen more to the music I enjoy that way. I just stream to discover new music that’s it. Sorry that is not the answer you are looking for but that is what I did and for now, I enjoy my music collection more and more. Happy Holidays!

Roon Nucleus last 4 months, not one problem.

Cambridge Audio CXN V2...