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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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paulrlight
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I just installed my new Node 2i.

connected to Denon 3700h via supplied RCA cables.

very disappointed.

sounds heavy and bloated.

Qobuz via airplay to AVR is much cleaner.

Paul
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jjss49
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folks buy the $500 node 2i think it is an end game thing

not

excellent streamer/ui with a training wheels dac aboard... is what it is...
emergingsoul OP
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Like listening to music filtered by a blanket. Node 2i needs a better dac.  So disastifying.  Avr’s with bluos handle music better.  Waste of money for me.
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Node 2021 + SMSL 400 Dac = very good sound on the cheaper side too!
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i am using a NAD D1050  sounds quite good, if anyone can recommend something better who know this please let me know

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