I recently purchased the Node 2 and it has outperformed my Schiit Bifrost with the 4490 upgrade driven by the Musical Fidelity v-link192.
Using wi-fi, I did experience a couple of dropouts playing 24/192 when the wireless router was busy. I have now connected the Node-2 via Ethernet - No issues experienced with the Ethernet
I can report that the Node-2 responds very well when connected using good IC's and power cables - but then the Bifrost did also.
The Node-2 has better clarity, imaging and faster dynamics than the Bifrost. Tonally, they are pretty much the same
I also have the Powernode 2 on my A/V system and it too is a top performer - surprisingly powerful little amp - it's driving a pair of the older Tannoy Mecury F4's (with the front firing bass port) with ease
Regards, Steve
Using wi-fi, I did experience a couple of dropouts playing 24/192 when the wireless router was busy. I have now connected the Node-2 via Ethernet - No issues experienced with the Ethernet
I can report that the Node-2 responds very well when connected using good IC's and power cables - but then the Bifrost did also.
The Node-2 has better clarity, imaging and faster dynamics than the Bifrost. Tonally, they are pretty much the same
I also have the Powernode 2 on my A/V system and it too is a top performer - surprisingly powerful little amp - it's driving a pair of the older Tannoy Mecury F4's (with the front firing bass port) with ease
Regards, Steve