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Bluesound Node 2 question

I am posting this here instead of the PC Audio forum, because that one has tumbleweeds blowing through it most of the time.

When using the Node 2, does one eliminate the need for a PC or library software? I am currently using Jriver on my PC with music stored on an external drive streaming to a Chromecast Audio into an external DAC. Is there a way to connect the 1 TB hard drive directly to the Node 2 and eliminate everything else? I know it's a streamer, but unsure exactly what it's functionality is beyond that basic thing. Or do I still need the Jriver server software on the PC as a library?

Thx in advance


ozzy62
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When using the Node 2, does one eliminate the need for a PC or library software?
Yes.  You can plug an external hard drive right into the back of the Node 2.  It will also find a NAS on your home LAN system.
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I thought I read somewhere that the manufacturer didn't recommend plugging a large storage device into the USB input. I know that Logitech said the same thing about the SB Touch.

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According to the owner's manual, you can, but it doesn't specify how "large" of an external drive you can use.
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Yes the Node 2, for me, was the solution to my computer problem. I did not want to use my computer (Itunes and a library of music on a HDD) with my stereo. I wanted to play all my music, Spotify streaming, my digital music files (most of which came from Itunes or ripping my CDs) with my stereo by using my Iphone as the control device. Bluesound offered me this.
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