New to Streaming

Like soix and ghd said above, qobuz is much superior.  I also like soix's recommendations for streamers and also I have a Allo USBridge signature in my spare system that is good for the money.  with a bluesound, you get a pretty good streamr but also an onboard DAC which is a bit of wasted money since it isn't a good dac so you'll be using an outboard DAC.  The onboard DAC is, however,  listenable while you find a better DAC if you need that.

Jerry

Spotify has threatened to go lossless for years.

Look elsewhere

I like Qobuz best.

I always point first timers to the Bluesound. Then you decide what features you prefer. Most all OS’s are superior. Don’t worry about the DAC, the streamer alone is worth it, especially if you get a decent buy on a used one. A Node is the first of my 6 streamers, all in use.

One is an Allo. Not for beginners.

I have a question. I only use my Android phone as a streaming source. What’s all the hubbub about the cheap WiiM Pro 2 for streaming?

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I agree Qobuz is best but Tidal works too if there is some reason you prefer it. I highly recommend the bluesound node to start. Great value at its price point. It's very easy to use- good interface and I found it to be very stable. While there will be a time to upgrade, I had one and thought the dac was fine. I think the biggest considerations as you start this journey are stability and ease of use. Bluesound will give you that and I think the sound quality is plenty good for the money.

Enjoy the music 

Welcome to streaming. I was a stubborn hold out for to long and missed many years of the hi-fidelity sound of streaming. So glad I ate my pride. Streaming,,,, your gonna love it.

In your budget you can't go wrong with a bluesound node. Just be prepared though cuz your gonna love it and want more sound quality and move up faster than you expected. If i was you, I'd spend $1500 +/- off the bat on a Audiolab, NAD, Cambridge Audio etc. unit.

I can only recommend Tidal. I tried Qobuz and found no difference in sound quality. Both basically same monthly price. I really like the Tidal connect app.