Updating my streamer

"Our internet is prone to dropouts despite being high speed. The Audivarna and Gustard would sometimes stutter as a result. Not often. The Innuos must have a huge buffer because I can unplug the router and it just keeps playing. "

@sls883 

That's actually super interesting to know!

I moved from an Aurender N10 to an Innuos Zenith and I am really glad that I did, mainly because the software is much better, and the sound is comparable. My point is that the software is a big part of the experience and should be a deciding factor. Unfortunately, Innuos does not include a DAC in the majority of their units, so it might not be a contender. 

+1 @zlone 

@sls883 from Innuos:

 New Custom Motherboard with reduced EMI
⦿ Dual Ethernet Ports for LAN and Streamer with dedicated isolation transformers
⦿ Innovative Triple-Linear Power Supply with ultra-low noise regulators and premium Mundorf Capacitors
⦿ 8GB RAM (4GB Dedicated for RAM Playback)
⦿ Asymmetrical isolation feet
⦿ Ultra-low Noise USB Audio Output
⦿ SSD Storage with newly improved vibration and EMI treatment
⦿ Quad-core Intel CPU
⦿ Can be used as Roon Core (Optional)
⦿ Medical-Grade Mains Filter

It's important to choose a streamer whose app supports the streaming services that you choose to use.  I stream from Amazon HD and Idagio.  The only app I have found that supports both of these services is the BluOS.  So although I'd like to move to a higher end streamer,  I opted instead to upgrade my Node2i with a TeddyPardo LPS; the improvement in SQ was significant.  I'm using the digital out from the Node into a PS Audio Directstream DAC moded by APS Audio (JeffRichards). I don't know how much improvement I might get from a higher quality streamer,  but it's a moot point if I can't stream the services I want. So my advice is to take that into consideration when choosing a streamer.