Running BluOS – Bluesound’s proprietary multi-room wireless streaming platform – the Node (2021) gives you easy access to local and networked libraries, streaming services and internet radio stations. Despite the recycled name, the Canadian brand has given its streamer a thorough refresh, bringing it right to date as far as feature-set and value are concerned, bagging a 2021 What Hi-Fi? Award in the process. All the music streamers on this list are five-star products and many are What Hi-Fi? Award-winners, some with more than one to their names.īluesound has opted to return to its original ‘Node’ moniker for this, its third-generation music streamer (not to be confused with its second-gen model below - the ‘ Node 2i’ ). This being the 21st century, internet radio comes as standard – as do smartphone and/or tablet control apps. Some also boast AirPlay, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, UPnP compatibility and USB connections.

Most of the selection below support the vast majority of hi-res music formats. Whether you get your tunes from Spotify or Tidal, or have them stored on a hard drive, we've found the best music streamers to take the hassle out of the hunt. Whether you're looking to play locally stored lossless files or access CD-quality tracks from top-tier music subscription services, choosing one of the best music streamers is the best way to do them justice. To sure that your music sounds the best it can, a dedicated streamer is a must-have for your digital hi-fi needs. There's no denying that streaming is now a huge part of our daily listening habits, even if you're generally more inclined towards physical formats.

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