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Bluesound Node 2 - Next level up

I am trying to add a third source to my main stereo.  Wireless music Tidal, Spotify etc to DEVICE - to pre-amp. No storage required.  No CD/SACD player required.  No pre-amp.  Pure streaming music. 
Turntable is Oracle Delphi/ET2;  CD Player is Sony SCD-777ES.  Pre-amp is Nagra PL-P (tube).
What would be a good Bluesound Node 2 like device?  Budget less than $ 3,000.
Thanks!
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mr_m
1,900 posts
 
+1, Bob.
Most of the inexpensive streamers will suffice, with their internal Dac's. But when you add a high quality Dac to a streamer the SQ takes a huge jump. I have a Bluesound Node 2 feeding an Ayre Codex. Just incredible sound for the money.
jb0194
476 posts
 
+2 for sending Node 2 S/PDIF output into a good quality DAC. I’m listening to a Tunein radio stream right now and am very impressed. 
marktomaras
544 posts
 
if you like Roon, which is really great, you can get a Roon ROCK core device that will feed a DAC with a digital stream.  You can also tap into hard drive based digital files should you decide to.  Cost for an Intel Nuc to run Roon ROCK is about $600 all in.  Leaves a healthy budget for a DAC.  
chachi112
18 posts
 
My first streaming device was a node 2 and I’m currently using a Lumin D1 with an upgraded power supply. Sounds fantastic and definitely worth the extra money. I’m So happy with it that I’m actually currently looking to move up the Lumin product line 
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kalali
1,977 posts
 
Bob, did you have a Multibit or a regular Modi/Uber? I looked at the Codex while back but the option of coax input was a limitation for me to use it with my CD player. I also have no need for a headphone amp or volume control. Otherwise it is a great DAC. Anyone using a Node2 with a Benchmark DAC? It looks like a great option.
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