I've been keeping an eye on the Bluesound node 2. I've been waiting for the App to become more mature. I picked up a Definitive W-amp about a year ago and it took about 9 months for the App to hit the sweet spot. For the first 9 months or so, I was listening to my squeezebox two through the digital input on the W-Amp. Finally, after about 6 months, and many hours on the phone with Definitive and Play-Fi, they finally got the App to access my recorded music. About two months ago, they added the ability to switch inputs from the App. So, it's become a lot more usable. BTW, this is all stuff Sonos could do for years.
It's seams like everybody and their Uncle is coming coming out with a streaming player/speaker line. They're even building streaming clients into receivers and processors these days. For those looking to it on the cheap, the Google Chromecast gives you 90% of a Sonos Connect for $35.00. Have an older receiver, pre-amp, soundbar, powered speakers or anything with an audio input? Double-side sticky tape a Chromecast to the back of it and instantly it's a streaming client.
It's seams like everybody and their Uncle is coming coming out with a streaming player/speaker line. They're even building streaming clients into receivers and processors these days. For those looking to it on the cheap, the Google Chromecast gives you 90% of a Sonos Connect for $35.00. Have an older receiver, pre-amp, soundbar, powered speakers or anything with an audio input? Double-side sticky tape a Chromecast to the back of it and instantly it's a streaming client.