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New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming?

Sorry if this is a duplicate of some sort (lots of threads to sort through) but I was hoping to get some help from you guys.

I’m considering a high res streamer with particular interest in the new Bluesound Node and the Cambridge CXN v2. I’m most concerned with the ability to get the full resolution of my high res tracks into my stereo system for high res listening (obviously streaming from my Iphone/IPAD via Airplay isn’t going to cut it). I currently have Amazon Music HD and Qobuz.

What are some of the differences between the 2 streamers with regards to high res streaming? I’ve heard the sound quality is superior in the CXN v2 but I also do not believe it even supports Amazon Music HD. I also heard that Bluesound Node has support for the upgraded Bluetooth Aptx and better support for Roon and Qobuz compared to the CXN. Is that correct?

Other considerations to ensure I can get max quality streaming from the highest number of services between the 2 devices?
tistru
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rvpiano
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I auditioned both the Node and the Cambridge.
Ended up buying the Cambridge because of the improved SQ.
I don’t know how good the Oppo DAC is, but with my Benchmark DAC it was no contest.
The hi res files on the Node didn’t sound much (if at all) better than the normal res files on the Cambridge.
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rvpiano
2,656 posts
 
One caveat with the Cambridge you should know.
On Qobuz it will not stream in 192 khs , only as high as 96 khs.
HOWEVER, the sound is still better on the Cambridge notwithstanding.
tistru OP
23 posts
 
That's interested @rvpiano. I didn't know that. Yeah I want to get full resolution from what files and services I'm using so that's a con on the Cambridge. But I've heard consistently that the Cambridge sounds better which I would expect. However, since I'll mostly be using the streamers as simply pass through, things like the music service compatibility and app UX is probably more important for me in this scenario. 
danimaz
60 posts
 
I dont think that is correct. CXN v2 supports full 192khz if available. 
djones51
4,947 posts
 
The CXN v2 upsamples everything to 24/384 when using it in preamp mode. If you're using an outboard DAC I believe the signal just passes through.
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