I don’t have a Node, but the Vault and I don’t find the internal DAC to be bright... if anything it’s not as revealing as a really good DAC. Definitely recommend purchasing a separate DAC later. You mentioned your Node sounds bright so I’m curious what streaming service are you using as that might be the issue more than cables or the Node. Your Kimbers are good cables and I don’t find those models bright. The DAC in the Node is good and you’re going to have to spend more than $250-300 to better it I think. Spotify Premium is the minimum to start with for sound quality and Tidal HiFi is noticeably better. If you’re using basic Spotify that could be the problem.
Interconnect cable recommendations for Node 2i and DAC
I just purchased a Node 2i and I am really enjoying it. I plan on adding a DAC later this year. I am currently using a pair of Kimber Hero with WBT RCA's going into my Classe Preamp. I am also using Hero XLR between my Classe CA151 and and Pre. The Hero's going to the Node 2i are a little short for where I want to place it, so if I am going to get a different pair maybe now is the time to think about something different. If I had to say anything about the system right now its a touch bright, but that could be the Nodes DAC. Any suggestions in the $250 -$300 range on interconnects? I have a Kimber D60 digital cable that I can use when I get the DAC but I want a nice interconnect that could work now with the Node or the DAC when I get it.
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