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B.S. Node 2i brick (yet another one)

Mine died after 3 years, like so many others, ordered and replaced the caps (they looked fine) and still doesn't turn on. My problem is a bit different - no red light at all on the top, although I may have disabled led's in the setup, and I'm not sure if that setting carries over to bootup.. Anyway, its dead, does nothing, no lights, no network lights at the cable when I plug it into ethernet.

 

This POS BS company will discount me a whopping $75 on a REFURBISHED unit. This is pathetic service for a $600 piece of equipment. I'll never buy another piece of hardware from Bluesound. Audiophile gear priced like that should last 20 years imo. 

What would you guys do? Try and find a full power supply, or do the aftermarket upgrade? My worry is that my power board is fine and its the main board that's bad. I'm not sure how to test this. I did some high level probing on the power board with an electrical engineer, and it looked ok.. Is there a way to hard reset it via usb or something? Does the service button at the back provide any function?

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bruegel
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Not bricked but...

Bought new in March this year. Initially worked but last night after playing for 30 mins it stuttered and music coming out of speaker became a loud buzzing. Turned everything on and off, but did it again within a few seconds. All sources work as before.

Emailed retailer this morning (UK time) but yet to hear back)

If anyone has any tips in the meantime would be grateful

Pieter

Virgin BB (data only) to iPad w Spotify. Node RCA into Pass INT-60 RCA

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anotherbob
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I have the BlueOS in my NAD unit and has worked flawlessly (including updates) since I got it used three years ago.

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tcotruvo
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Sorry to hear of your difficulties.

it sounds like you are better equipped than most to problem solve.  It would be interesting to hear your conclusion.

At 3 times the price, I wonder how much better the NAD C 658 is?

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@bruegel ...I would do a complete factory reset to new in box status. Then reinstall like it’s the first time.

Should reset everything.

 

Disconnect the player from electrical power.

-If you have a PULSE FLEX with a BP100 Battery Pack, disconnect the battery pack as well

  • Wait 10 seconds
  • Reconnect the power
  • Once the LED turns Red, touch and hold the Play/Pause LED on the touch panel (It will immediately turn Green and then back to Red) - do not let go of the LED
  • Once the LED turns back to Red, continue to hold the button for 30 seconds
  • After 30 seconds, the LED will begin to blink red - then release the button

IMPORTANT: Removing your finger from the LED at any time before the LED begins flashing red will cancel the factory reset and leave the player in Upgrade Mode. Just start the steps again to factory reset the player.

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larry5729
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Doug,

What do you have to lose by contacting your retailer?  You might be surprised they will help you.  They certainly carry more clout. 

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