Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i?

I keep thinking the Gungnir must be due for an upgrade. For immediate use it probably wouldn’t matter since the Node 2i doesn’t have USB out, but we all want a bit of future proofing. I recently went from using the Node through an Oppo BDP-105 to a Chord Qutest via coax. I wasn’t sure the Bifrost 2 would be enough of an upgrade and dreaded buying a Gungnir only to have a new model come out next month. I still want to hear some Multibit & R2R DACs someday, but think I’ve pushed my DAC to the point of diminishing returns until I upgrade the Node and a few other things first. 

I just bought the Gungir so save me the heartache and don’t give me suggestions of something better for half the $ 😂

Do feel free to tell me how great they are!

@catdoorman, we posted at exactly the same time, haha!

I got the Gungir Multibit, gen 2 usb (which isn’t the most current usb).  I like that they are all modular so you can upgrade them later.  The usb upgrade is only $200 if I want to do that, we’ll see.

I figured for close to the price of the biffost multibit new,  I should just go with the gungir used.  If I don’t love it, I figured I could resell it for not too much of a loss.  Another reason that I went with it is because it’s made in the usa (probably with chinese parts but whatever).

Anyhow, I am excited to be getting it!

@b_limo I was on the fence, too. I’ve heard nothing but good things. Hope you got a good deal. I think sometimes when we buy blind off reviews we get fixated and obsess a little on one specific model without any rational reason. When that happens I’ve learned to just go with it, because no matter how much you end up liking your second choice, it will always feel just like that. 

@jjss49
Node 2i dig out to...

-- Chord Qutest or 2Qute or even Mojo
-- ADI RME2
-- Topping D90
-- Neko D100-2
-- Schitt XX Multibit
-- Musical Paradise tube DAC
-- and so on

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+MHDT Labs Orchid Tube DAC

Many BlueSound Node2/i owners run MHDT Orchid DACs. Linear Tube Audio sells them in the USA or you can buy from MHDT direct on eBay. Several members here and other sites own MHDT DACs, well regarded for the $.