Streamer That Supports Qobuz and Amazon Music?


I am looking for a streamer primarily for a modest headphone system (and also bedroom bookshelf speakers) that includes Qobuz, Amazon Music, has quality sound output, is controlled by an app on an iOS device, and supports wifi connection.  Price goal is in the $500 to $1600 range.  Total HP system will cost will be in the range of $6k to $8k.  On my list is the Node line, Wiim, and T8.  T8 seems the best so far based on parts and reviews.   I like Arender, but no amazon music support.  Any other models I should be looking into?  Any feedback on the T8?  Thanks.  

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I had a WIIM Ultra, briefly, but was dissatisfied with the sound and user interface. I upped my budget a little and bought a Cambridge Audio MXN10. I found the sound to be superior and the interface to be much more intuitive. It works great with my iPhone IOS, supports Qobuz and Amazon Music. I am using it's native DAC.

 

I have used Amazon Music and Qobuz, on WiiM (to a Denafrips DAC) as well as on a Marantz SACD 30n (HEOS) and am super pleased with it. The key is to make sure the device supports the service natively ( eg. The device fetches the music files and processes them).  I am fortunate to be very happy with Amazon Music and frankly am not able to tell the difference sound wise between devices as well as services.  

If you want just a Streamer the T8 is an excellent choice, and hard to beat at any price.

It supports essentially every streaming service in existence + internet radio and BBC, and you can add an SSD.  You can even plug in a USB CD drive and play (or rip) CDs

What is your DAC?  If your DAC is high quality and supports USB, use that connection, no need to spend a fortune on that cable; when you use USB from a T8 the DAC is in control.  If it is a lower quality unit but supports IIS (I2S) use that - but you will need a good cable as the T8 is in control.

I use a T8 in my main (very high end) system feeding an Esoteric K-01XDSE - and a DMP A8 in my 2nd system.  The IOS controller is pretty good.

The T8 is the obvious choice for sound quality with the significant caveat that if you have a problem in the future with the unit, software update, etc. you may be on your own to find a solution because their customer service is marginal at best.  That aside it’s no contest. 

Most streamers run all the services.  I had Amazon since their inception.  Glitches.  Everything you tried to do sent you back.  It was a godsend to finally use QOBUZ .  All I want to do is sit down and listen not fight software.  Then they started trying to make everything 3D.  Another poorly executed feature.  But the main reason, Qobuz just sounds better, much better.  Click on a band takes you to their entire catalog of albums.  Click on an album, get the song list.  I dont work for Qobuz, lol