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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
soix
9,456 posts
 

Should I do that or get a node 3 and upgrade the power supply in that?  Is it even worth it?

IMHO, no.  Rather than polish the turd use the $ and save up for a better streamer that’ll already have a better power supply and other components that’ll improve performance.  

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mr_m
1,900 posts
 

A Node 3??? I don't think they make a Node 3.

mofojo
2,288 posts
 

So I just typed this whole thing out but I guess since I wrote the word s**t it was deleted?? 
 

my question was “dang this is annoying” Rendu or Sonic transporter from small green computer. It seems that they both can stream to a dac. I think. Ones called a player and one a streamer. I don’t get it? I was emailing them back and forth today and still can’t understand what is the difference between the 2. I need both? Don’t need both but both is better … why? Wow should just get into vinyl! Lol

 

 

 

chinook9
68 posts
 

mofojo1

Don't want to hijack this thread but...

I replaced Node 2i with optical Rendu package with linear power supply and FMC bundle.  It is superb.  I play only Tidal and control it using mConnect ($5.00) connected to the opticalrendu.  I could not find the definitive explanation but I got it to work with no problems.  I connect to my Pontus DAC using a USB cable.

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