Is Qubuz Direct really better

On the WiiM Ultra I found Qobuz Connect to have a noticeably better sound quality.  Try for yourself!

I have both Cambridge streamers and a Wiim.  Qobuz Connect definitely sounds better with both. 

This needs to be defined. 

Qobuz Connect has the stream running directly from the streamer, the phone is just a remote

Just using Qobuz is running the stream from your phone to the streamer. 

Think most of us will agree that getting the phone out of the music loop will sound better. Use Tidal on my setup, Connect sounds better.

"Just using Qobuz is running the stream from your phone to the streamer."

Really? Interesting concept.

This thread on similar topic might be of interest.