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Just installed a bluesound node 2i , quality not so good

Sounds flat vs streaming from marantz 5014 heos, which is more revealing and open.  Both ways are wired.
Is there a break in period?  Otherwise it is disappointing.

I am listening thru b&w spkrs and mcintosh amp. And wired to analogue inputs of avr

thanks for any comments, suggestions


emergingsoul
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kalali
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This thread belongs in the Digital section. 
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rocray
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Yes it does! 
sgreg1
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in reading responses that you need to run this through an external dac what is the purpose. I run MacBook Pro usb to external dac into preamp. Already had the Mac so I was able to put all of the money into the dac. Why do people continue to over think streaming.
big_greg
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You don't "need to run this through an external dac".  If you want it to sound better, then you can.  If you're happy with the sound, then don't.
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I was held hostage by a group of audio terrorists,and they forced me to use a DAC. It wasn’t like I had a choice! 

    Seriously, for me,I ran node products for a couple of years through the analog outs. I was pleased with the sound. I just wanted to see if I get better sound. Just like any other facet of this hobby. 
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