Regarding the CAT8 cable, is it similar to an AES/EBU cable where as a little longer is better? I would only need 2 feet to get from the wall to my streamer. Should I use a 6 foot piece or would it be beneficial?
Node 2i performance suggestions pls
Looking for Tips/Tweaks to max out Node 2i performance for a newbie. ISO, cabling, settings, et al. Thx All
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+1 audiojedi I recently added a DH Labs Reunion Cat 8 ethernet cable(found one used at the Cable Co. for $109, thx Jason) from my google nest satellite>Node2i and got a surprisingly big improvement from my Cat 6....soundstage,imaging,bass etc....overall richer/fuller presentation. I then added a Supra Cat 8(Ebay) from modem>router and got another nice jump in sq; not as great as the Reunion, but def noticeable on my test tracks, which I'm extremely familiar with. Next up- upgraded power cord. |
SQ definitely improved by adding Cullen C7 PC and Supra CAT8 to my Node2i. But putting Network Acoustics ENO filter in the mix took things to an even higher level. This thing is not so much a "tweak" but more like an equipment upgrade. A-gon member Grannyring wrote about it here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/streaming-sound-quality-want-the-very-best-sound-quality-netw... I have no affiliation with the company, and am loathe to come off as some kind of "fanboy"; but I've been happy with the there's a 30-day no risk trial. Of course YMMV. Happy Listening! |
@mstrauss58 I maxed out my Bluesound by doing these things: 1) Swapped out the PSU board with the one from Poland on eBay and added a Linear Power Supply 2) Added a Gutwire Grounding cable to unused RCA 3) Ran Ethernet via Network Acoustics ENO and Gigafoil V4 with LPS 4) If you are using a external DAC - iFi SPDIF Purifier 2 with LPS -Alex |
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