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Moving up from a Node 2i

I want to keep it between 1K and 1500.00, closer to a grand if at all possible. I don't care about onboard DACs, since I have a keen liking for mine. What is out there for a streamer, new or used, that will sound better than the Node when outputting to an external DAC? I like the functionality of the Node, don't want something with a sketchy user interface. But honestly, I think my old Allo Digione (Raspberry Pi) might have sounded a little more organic and fleshed out than the Node.

What say ye, Audiogon?

Oz



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mattshere
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@ianrmack99 @ozzy62 @bill_k

Yeah I see now I completely missed the point of the thread. My bad fellas...:)

I would also like to change out the Node to see what improvements can be made but I am comfortable with the interface - it really does a lot of things well. I’ve currently got Roon installed to demo but I’ve not fallen for it like I thought I might. I prefer BluOS for multi-room management and I like the fact that all the services are right there at your fingertips. I really enjoy Radio Paradise as well which Roon can’t do I don’t think. Even if the sound is a bit better from another streamer I don’t think I could make the switch. Unless I went with something from Nad which uses BluOS.

Looking forward to hearing how the Lumin mini works out for you.

M
ianrmack
227 posts
 
well, ive heard the Lumin app does rival BluOS.
BluOS still does not handle Apple Music which is a bummer.

I also like the Node's "back-up" use of Bluetooth.
I live in downtown Chicago where Xfinity/Comcast internet is FAST...but over the past 6 months it has been going down a TON and it's nice to switch over to BT and keep listening.

The Lumin is THE only other product on my radar for a (DAC-less) streamer.

Come on, Ozzy, whats taking you so long...?...;-)
big_greg
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I'm using the Lumin app with my TEAC NT-505. It's not as intuitive as the bluesound app, but it is fairly easy to use and syncs up with the streamer right away and I don't have the connection issues that I often experienced with my bluesound node 2.
m1k3
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I love the “Dark” theme on the Lumin app. It’s cool that in the last couple of months they added Dark mode then Black Mode and White Mode. The multi-room support they just added sounds like a cool feature if you have multiple Lumin or Linn devices.
audiojedi
225 posts
 
Really curious to know how you make out as I've been seriously considering moving from the Node 2i to the U1 Mini myself recently and this seems like the obvious step if you have a good DAC.
The Teac is definitely intriguing as an all in one as well been hearing good things about that piece.
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