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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?
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djones51
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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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rvpiano
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Danimaz,

192khz is available on Qobuz, but it’s not coming through on my Cambridge setup.
djones51
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I guess your cambridge setup is messed up or the unit is defective. Read the manual, the CXN v2  passes digital through up to 24/192 on the toslink or coax. If using toslink it could be the cable as some do not work well above 24/96 . 
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rvpiano
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Thank you djones. I’ll inquire with Cambridge.
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rvpiano
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Wow!  You’re right.
I wasn’t using the Streamagic app to access Qobuz.
‘That does support 24/192 resolution.
‘All this time I was doing without.

Thank you again!
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