I have been using iTunes / Apple Music since it came on scene with my various iPods over the years. I have uploaded all my CDs to iTunes back in the day. While I also use Tidal and Quboz (recently added), I still prefer iTunes. My current streamer is a Mac Mini M2 Pro since it just works for my application. I tried the Eversolo DMP-A6 as a streamer only since I preferred my Schiit Bifrost 2/64 DAC over the internal DAC of the A6. Even using the A6 as a streamer I found the sound too harsh and fatiguing for my setup. I connected the A6 to my Bifrost 2/64 via USB and Coaxial and sound coming through my Denon AH-D9200 headphones was still harsh / fatiguing. I kept the A6 for 3 weeks before returning it to Amazon. My setup consists of the following:
Streamer: Mac Mini M2 Pro
DAC: Schiit Yggdrasil+ OG (replaced the Bifrost 2/64 this past Saturday)
EQ: Schiit Lokius
Amps: Schiit Folkvangr, Schiit Mjolnir 3
Headphones: Denon AH-D9200 and Sennheiser HD650