2. digital
  3. 157834-24

Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i?

Whats the next step after the Bluesound Node 2i?  I love the interface with the Bluesound so I don’t want to go backwards on that and I do use the bluetooth option sometimes to stream soundcloud, which sounds really quite good.  My main service is Amazon HD music.

So, what next?  Schiit Gungir Multibit or Cambridge Audio Azur 851N or ...?

Thanks for your help! I know this has probably been discussed before but I couldn’t find the threads!

Thanks!

Best Regards,
Bruce
128x128b_limo
cat_doorman
237 posts
 
@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. 
decooney
1,988 posts
 
@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

-----------------------------------------------------

+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 $. 
sro
16 posts
 
Might want to try a Denafrips Ares II.  I have one combined with my Node 2i.  I set the Ares II to NOS mode, I think the combo is quite excellent plays though a Naim XS3 and ProAc Tablette Sigantures.
Post removed 
gdnrbob
4,444 posts
 
My 2 cents:
The Schiit Gungnir or Yggy are about on par with the Ayre Codex.
The new Ayre QB-9 with 20 upgrade is another step up.
Given the current prices of used Codex's, I would get one in a heartbeat.
(I own two Codex's for my 2 Nodes).
B
More to discover