2-3k budget - adding DAC/Server to Bluesound Node?


Hello All,

I'm looking to start getting into seperates for DAC / Streamer / Server, currently just using the Node as a DAC/Streamer

What components might I be looking at within my budget?  I was thinking Bluesound Vault and a Chord Mojo 2

thanks in advance

 

 

audiocanada

I upgraded my DAC from the one integrated in the Cambridge Azur 851N to an MHDT Orchid which ran $1400 (with an upgraded tube). I went from very happy with the Cambridge DAC to totally thrilled with the Orchid. The Orchid is very organic, musical, and analog like, with a slight bloom often attributed with tubes.

It's also relevant to point out that I have the Orchid using a Shunyata Venom VR NR power cord and connected to the Cambridge streamer with a Shunyata Alpha SPIDF cable.

Nothing wrong with the node but the DAC is not the best. 

Get a good external DAC and sit back and enjoy. 

The node software is very stable and easy to use and supports many apps. 

Try radio paradise and Tunein.

Tuning gives you access to thousands of streaming radio stations and some sound really good. 

 

Enjoy 

I have Node N130, a NAS and a Denafrips Pontus ll and am very happy.  
 

All the best.

JD

Ditto to above.  Node to Denafrips Ares II now and very happy.  Pontus II on the way.  Plan to be happier.