Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i
Looking for help on finding a better sounding C-7 power cord for my Node. I have read about Audioquest, Pangea, Cullen, Shunyata, etc. I have even looked at making my own. Any suggestions or experience with good C-7 cords would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
@vinylshadow I replaced my Nodes with the TEAC NT-505. Bluesound has a better interface, but the TEAC is more detailed, warmer, more "analog" sounding, and has a noticeably larger soundstage. I would also look at Lumin as an upgrade path.
@big_greg Thanks for the selection..Even though I have a Node 2i on the way, I'll look into the Lumin's..
I have such a great DAC in my processor that it bothers me to buy a streamer with a DAC as it is like an appendix. Don't need it.
I wish there were good streamers out there without a DAC so all the money went to the streamer.
And one that has TIDAL select!
I was watching a YouTube video with the designers of HiFi Rose streamers and they said they were looking into a streamer without a DAC. But that is likely far away....
I did exactly what adg101 did... built my own through VHAudio. Same configuration, though they have other wire avail. Excellent cable. There are great DIY options on parts Connexion as well if you want to tackle it on your own. A PC isn’t too hard to do...
@vinylshadow Lumin and others make streamers only. I was seriously considering the UI Mini before I bought the TEAC. The biggest downside to the TEAC is that there is no digital out, so you are committed to its DAC. It has a great DAC though.
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