@OP,
Start listening and get a feel for the onboard DAC. When the Codex comes in, I promise you will hear a significant difference.
Though,keep in mind that you should let things run-in for a few days to allow them to settle in. You'd be surprised at how much things open up.
Regarding power cords to the Node- I tried an AQ cord to my Node and didn't find it made much of a difference- though I am using the Codex as my DAC.
My dealer had me buy an AQ Thunder power cord for my Codex. He believes the best cords go to the source.
Those damn things are pretty stiff and I needed some right angle adapters to get them to connect, but I have to say they did make a difference.
Alas, a bit pricey, but, it is a tweak you can do later on-especially when AQ comes out with a new model and everyone sells their old cables.
Bob
Start listening and get a feel for the onboard DAC. When the Codex comes in, I promise you will hear a significant difference.
Though,keep in mind that you should let things run-in for a few days to allow them to settle in. You'd be surprised at how much things open up.
Regarding power cords to the Node- I tried an AQ cord to my Node and didn't find it made much of a difference- though I am using the Codex as my DAC.
My dealer had me buy an AQ Thunder power cord for my Codex. He believes the best cords go to the source.
Those damn things are pretty stiff and I needed some right angle adapters to get them to connect, but I have to say they did make a difference.
Alas, a bit pricey, but, it is a tweak you can do later on-especially when AQ comes out with a new model and everyone sells their old cables.
Bob