I think the Node 2 uses Sabre DAC's. I think.....
Bluesound Node 2
I'm a complete newbie in the digital space, not counting CD players of course. I'm also on a path to upgrade my system from other various angles, mostly preamp and speakers. All that said, I'm currently using a Bluesound Node 2 with a hifi Tidal subscription. No computer files or hardwired USB connections. My first question is where does Bluesound fit in the digital wireless streaming quality hierarchy. And a related question is what would be a good upgrade path, again assuming only wireless streaming as the source. I see a lot of high end DACs out there, some several thousand dollars and wonder if those are only used for connection to a laptop and running computer hirez files, etc. Not a whole lot about wireless streaming. All in all, some guidance in the digital wireless streaming space would be appreciated. Thanks.
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@wgutz - the cables I use are a DIY cable with a Helix geometry that I have perfected over the last couple of years - see link below http://image99.net/blog/files/be8de0c383c5434907610d6b55049e69-75.html If you are not into that level of DIY you could simply take a piece of 12 or 14 guage extension cord, remove the outer sleeve and then braid the three internal conductors and add IEC connectors - that works much better tan the stock cable. I use the IEC C7 figure 8 connector below on my cables - it should make some improvement on a standard power cord http://www.ebay.ca/itm/one-pieces-Gold-Plated-Figure-8-IEC-C7-AC-Power-Plug-Female-Connector-Audio-/... Otherwise you could simply buy a cable from one of the reputable cable companies. - Signal Cable - Pangea does a nice one with the C7 plug - see http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGAC14C7 Whats the difference? - The HELIX Power - provides superb imaging, deep controlled bass, exceptional clarity. - The braided extension cord - is better across the board than the stock cable, but lacks the finesse of the helix geometry - A larger gauge power cord with the IEC above should also provide some benefit - mainly better bass control If you can find a cable with a similar helix geometry in a commercial product I'd opt for that, but the only one I know of that has a variation on the Helix geometry is from Nordost and costs more than the Node-2 :-( Anti Cables does a braided cable, but it does not come with a C7 Figure 8 connector I would recommend not using an IEC - C7 adapter they are OK in a pinch to try different cables, but not a final solution Hope that Helps |
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