Roon Nucleus as a Streamer

@navyachts Quality of streamer/DAC combos varies.  The Bluesound units are so-so, but a good value for the money.  I have a couple of TEAC NT-505 units that I really like.  The newest TEAC Streamer/DAC uses different chips, so I'm not sure it's as good as the one I have which uses AKM chips.  I've heard Lumin units that sound very nice.  Many options. 

I think you're better off buying a better unit than a Bluesound if your budget allows as opposed to adding another DAC to it.  Not quite the same as putting lipstick on a pig, but you'd be better off just getting something better to start with than putting a bunch of band-aids on a Bluesound.  My opinion only of course.  I have tried it and speak from experience.  Others may have different experiences.

@big_greg - Thank you, I will heed your advice and source out a better alternative to the Node 2 and most likely the Nucleus as well.

Small green computer very good idea use a goood hum for Ethernet like a Sonore,

coming from router the ether regen both sides you can buy good transceivers and run fiber optic ,dead quiet then Ethernet cable ,usb if need be from Sonore 

much blacker backgrounds ,I added to Thst spending over $4 k in digital cables 

each cable Ethernet x2 + usb all increased resolution , many ways to optimum 

sound for Your audio system.

audioman58 - It seem that Small Green Computer is a popular solution for streaming digital so I may very well give this a shot, but $4K in digital cables, WOW!

I went to your system page but couldn't seem to locate your digital components. Would you mind listing them for me here, including you cables? Thanks.

@navyachts, I use a ROON Nucleus Rev B with an Sbooster LPS in my system because it is totally plug and play, it works seamlessly with all of my Apple devices, and it gives me access to tens of millions of tracks of recorded music with the touch of my finger. I stream music using Tidal and Qobuz 100% of the time, so for me getting one was a no brainer.

But before you jump in too deep I think that you should look at where you’re wanting to end up with your listening chain. It’s important that you get the best DAC that you can afford first because it will dictate how you system is going to sound over time. The Nucleus is a really neat convenience if you know exactly why you would want one. Since I listen to music a couple hours most days, the cost of the Nucleus + Tidal and Qobuz works out to be less than $0.50 per day.

As a second hand testimonial, my audio gear dealer routinely puts together and sells systems costing upwards of $200,000 plus. And because he’s in the trade he can use any music streamer/server on the market today. When I asked him if he had an Antipodes K50 at home like he does on his showroom floor, he said absolutely not. He uses a Roon Nucleus at his home and at his store for demoing different equipment because it has the best user interface.