Node 2i performance suggestions pls

The biggest upgrade I did to my Node 2 was replacing it with a TEAC NT-505.  Other than that, using a better external DAC (I was using my Auralic Vega) can improve sound quality.  I tried a Pangea power cable (really heavy, no difference in sound quality) and Cat 6 cables (no noticeable difference).

@audiojedi ,  I'm using CAT6. Would CAT8 be a noticable upgrade? Thanks.

@mstrauss58 - if you are into DIY, then try these cables

First try the power cable for Source components using the silver wire

http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002a002athe-helix-image-power-cable.html

If you find that improves things - try the Interconnects

http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002a002a-the-helix-image-interconnect.html

And finally - try the speaker cables - they are worth it

http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-image-speaker-cable.html

If you are NOT into DIY - take a look at KLE Innovations cables - they too are very good, but a little more expensive.

I have the node 2i with the DIY cables and it performs way above what its modest price would "suggest".

Regards - Steve

Thx much for your suggestions/links Steve. I’ll def check em out. Regards, Mike 

As others have pointed out, my recommendations are as below,

https://www.ayre.com/products/digital/codex/

http://www.cullencable.com/c7-power-cable/

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Supra-CAT-8-ETHERNET-cable-4-meter-Made-In-Sweden-THE-BEST-FOR-NETWORK-AUDI...