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Blue node 2i vs other devices

I have a question, currently I am using apple tv to stream my music from Spotify and tidal. Would the blue node 2i sound better than using Apple TV and how much better would it sound? Is it worth getting a blue node 2i to stream my music or just stick with Apple TV. 


Currently I am using arcam SR 250 AVR with bower and Wilkins speakers. 
chee707
chee707 OP
10 posts
 
thank you for all your responses. I think I will give the node 2i a try. 
jetter
3,079 posts
 
I have the 2i and it has been around for awhile.  One might guess a new updated model may be coming out.  Just a guess.
jl35
4,123 posts
 
the Node 2i gets listed often ands sell fast...so not much to lose in trying one...and they can also be improved with a better DAC, worth it for Tidal but not Spotify
jetter
3,079 posts
 
When the replacement for the 2i comes out, unless there is a substantial increase in price, the resale on the current 2i will nosedive.  True they do not cost that much to start with.  I have a 2i.
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ml8764ag
510 posts
 
Love, love, love my 2i with Qobuz and a nice dedicated DAC. Heaven. For $15 a month, I can listen to almost any piece of music I want...instantly and lossless(ly).

It is my experience and opinion that...having it go into an external DAC...mitigates any real or perceived compromise.

Don’t want to debate or start a flame war....but I believe even an Uber expensive streamer into the same DAC/system would sound identical...it streams bits.

If others disagree....feel free to spend more. The 2i is all I’ll ever need.

Node2i/Qobuz....by far biggest gamechager in my 50 years in this game.
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