Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC


I love the Node2 and was wondering if anyone uses it with an outboard dac for improved sonics. If I added a 2 or 3k dac would the Node2 limit it's performance or would I be better off with a streamer/dac at around 3.5k used? Thanks.

joeyfed55

@verdantaudio ,

how do you turn off the clock on the Node2? I don’t recall seeing a setting like that? 
 

thanks

My stuff is so rookie. One day I hope I can graduate into the big leagues where I can call other’s gear rookie. 

 

@mofojo Well I just did a update and can't access my "audio" option (go figure) in settings in the Bluesound app. I believe it was at the last or next to the last setting you could choose. I am not positive if it actually disabled the clock in the Node but I had to tic that button to use a external DAC without glitches. 

@OP I am very happy with having added a Pontus II and bypassing the Nodes DAC. I was surprized at the added detail, very happy with going to a stand alone! 

 

Cheers.