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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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passingcloud
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Ok. Thanks for that. I was aware that it could be an issue, but was hoping it had been sorted by now. 
I guess really my question is which sounds better (if we discount the internal dacs) or are they going to be pretty much the same. If so the I guess it just comes down to features/size etc. 

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jbuhl
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If you're doing Roon just get a Sonore Ultra Rendu and go USB to the DAC

passingcloud
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Yeah, I’ve looked at those and I just don’t think I can get along

with the design (ie look) of it. To be fair it looks a little better than the micro rendu.

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jbuhl
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Bryston BDP pi on here.  I have one and they make a great Roon endpoint. 

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