Next Best Upgrade for Tidal MQA?
I would try cable upgrades. Best I could afford. At this stage I believe the bang for the buck would be much higher than component upgrades. AC cables first. Further, the biggest upgrade ever in my system was CS2 footers. Not sure if these can be had on a trial basis. Best of luck, and enjoy the chase. |
some tube units, couple ss https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa5hcf-conrad-johnson-premier-17ls-tube -- has ht bypass they call it 'epl' https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa5418-audio-by-van-alstine-transcendence-10-sl-tube -- lower cost option to 'try' tubes - don't let price fool you, it is excellent sounding - not sure if it has ht bypass https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa3a50-ps-audio-bhk-signature-preamp-tube -- has ht bypass ..................................................................................................................................... https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa46dg-classe-audio-cp-500-bal-single-ended-preamp-gorgeous-soli... -- you'll need to check on the ht bypass https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa5784-parasound-halo-jc-2-bp-solid-state |
1- Good Tube Preamp definitely. It will be significant upgrade in SQ. Modwright LS-100, Modwright LS-36.5, BAT, or Cary Audio could be in your price range. 2 - Node 2i is entry level streamer. You could upgrade it with some thing like Lumin U1 Mini which is transport streamer so you could use it with your existing DAC or maybe Lumin D2, Teac NT-505 with MQA DAC on board will be upgrade to. 3 - If used staff acceptable you could upgrade both options. It not go with new tube preamp. |
