jassman7,
I just read your reply. Are you saying if I connected my Bluesound Node 2i to an external DAC using digital coax, I could achieve complete unfold of MQA? When I attached a ProJect S2 DAC to my Bluesound, the bass sounded thinner. I think the highs were crisper. However, when I played the Bluesound by itself, especially listening to MQA, it sounded better and the sound stage really improved. Unless, more expensive DAC sound a lot better I must not be listening correctly. Why do I think MQA sounds more lifelike? It seems like I am the only one who hears the difference with MQA. Maybe it is smoke and mirrors. The dealer I purchased my REL subwoofers suggested buying a Belcanto streamer. He told me it is significantly better sounding than the Bluesound and worth the money. I never hear anyone in this group mentioning the name Belcanto.
I have lots to learn. I am not sure how many of you have wives that would divorce you if you purchased a $3000 streamer?
I just read your reply. Are you saying if I connected my Bluesound Node 2i to an external DAC using digital coax, I could achieve complete unfold of MQA? When I attached a ProJect S2 DAC to my Bluesound, the bass sounded thinner. I think the highs were crisper. However, when I played the Bluesound by itself, especially listening to MQA, it sounded better and the sound stage really improved. Unless, more expensive DAC sound a lot better I must not be listening correctly. Why do I think MQA sounds more lifelike? It seems like I am the only one who hears the difference with MQA. Maybe it is smoke and mirrors. The dealer I purchased my REL subwoofers suggested buying a Belcanto streamer. He told me it is significantly better sounding than the Bluesound and worth the money. I never hear anyone in this group mentioning the name Belcanto.
I have lots to learn. I am not sure how many of you have wives that would divorce you if you purchased a $3000 streamer?