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BluOS server with USB out?

I'm using a Node2i as my streamer and just got a new DAC.
The MP D2
https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=97

I'm connected between the 2 with coaxial and there is an audible clicking when shuffling through songs via Qobuz and Spotify.
The designer said USB sounds better with his DAC and that the clicking is only audible via coax.
Therefore I'm looking for a BluOS server that has USB out and can bypass the DAC.
Does it exist?

Reply to my query last night about the issue from the Garry of MP
" If you use coaxial input, your specific player cuts off signals and on very fast when selecting different tracks, the DAC follows it to switch muting relay on/off. I will try to take a look at the firmware source code to find a solution to this compatibility issue. You can use a computer, cell phone or tablet to run  Qobuz and Spotify via USB. USB sounds better than coaxial and don't have this kind of issue."
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djones51
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Is there a reason it needs to be bluOS? Have you tried toslink?
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flavo OP
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@djones51. Hmm,  I have not.  But using the optical out would be using the internal DAC of the Node I believe.  
What happens when you feed the internal DAC of the node to another DAC?  Does the DAC from the MP still work?

I want to keep the BluOS in the picture because 99 out of 100 people seem to think it's the easiest streaming software to use.  That ease of use is important to me. I confess to never having used a different server though, so this is all I know. 

I also have a DSpeaker X4 on the way to finish up my bi-amping project. The X4 has a DAC as well so I might just ditch the Musucal Paradise and simplify things. 
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lalitk
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@flavo,

If you use optical out from BluOS, you’re bypassing the internal DAC. The only time you’re using BluOS DAC when you’re using analog outputs (RCA L/R).

IME, Optical output is never sounded as good as COAX or USB. In comparison, it’s sounds thin and less dynamic.

The audible clicking is definitely inherent to MP D2. I have own several DAC’s and never ever experienced any issues with signal using a COAX cable.
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mofimadness
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To add to my post above, I have an original Bluesound Node2.  I have had at least 50 different DACs in my system over the past 3-4 years.

I have used the Node2's coax out exclusively.  I have NEVER had this happen.  IMHO, it's a problem with the Musical Paradise unit. 

Maybe call Bluesound, (GREAT guys and wonderful customer service) and see what they have to say.

The toslink output does indeed bypass the internal DAC.  I agree, coax usually sounds better than toslink.
crn3371
224 posts
 
No Bluesound device with USB output. I would try the optical output and see if that fixes your problem.
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