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Streaming Qubuz - take it to the next level.

I am very encouraged by the sound and convenience of Qobuz.  I am using a BlueSound Node 2 (not 2i) and an Essence HDACC II-4K. I upconvert to 384K.   I have coax cable between the unit..So I have the audio bug.What should I do to get an improved sound?Different streamer?Integrated streamer and DAC?Use USB between devices?Find a device that allows HDMI from streamer to DAC.?Many options.Thank you for feedback.
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big_greg
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There was a similar thread not too long ago, I think Oz started it.  The Lumin is a nice upgrade from the Bluesound.  I recently replaced mine with a TEAC NT-505 which was also a nice upgrade from my Node 2.  I was using my Auralic Vega DAC, which was a $3500 DAC when new with the Bluesound and the TEAC bested the Node 2/Vega combo.
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tomcy6
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Has Lumin developed a good app for Android tablets?  I had a Lumin a while back and just couldn't get the app to work well.
gdnrbob
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Either move to an Aurender N100 or upgrade your DAC to something like an Ayre Codex or Schiit Yggy, though I think the DAC upgrade will be the most significant change.

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jond
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I would say a Dac upgrade would likely be more noticeable and beneficial than a streamer upgrade. You have a nice budget Dac what's your budget for an upgrade?
big_greg
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@tomcy6 The Lumin app works with my TEAC NT-505.  I tried it and it gave me nothing but frustration, the biggest one being that it seemed to take forever (OK, a few minutes) for it to "see" my device.  I installed BubbleUPnP on my Android tablet and phone, and it works fantastic.  I laid out five big ones (dollars that is) and bought the app.
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