Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k

@biggreg

I’ll look into the digital rig you are running.  Thank you.  I must admit another bias against Roon-more equipment and subscription/monthly payment required.  That aspect would bother me

You might consider one of the Innous products such as the Zenith Mk3.  I understand there Sense App is very good so Roon wouldn't be required.

I must admit another bias against Roon-more equipment and subscription/monthly payment required.  That aspect would bother me

I felt the same way for a long time and tried some free and inexpensive apps to use for streaming.  I was always a little frustrated with them, but didn't realize how bad they were until I tried Roon (which is similar to many other experiences in this hobby).

If you have a single system and a single source of digital music and you like the app you're using, then no need to change.

If you have music on a server or on your network, and you use Qobuz and/or Tidal, then Roon is a game changer, even more so if you have multiple streaming locations.  The ease of use of Roon, being able to find whatever you want from all your sources in one interface, and getting Allmusic information about the release make it well worthwhile.  It also does a great job of creating playlists based on your listening habits.

....and subscription/monthly payment required.  That aspect would bother me

How are you listening to your music now without cost? 

Qobuz is my only cost.  And we all know by now that it’s worth the yearly fee many times over