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Bluesound Node (2021) PS upgrade to Teddy Pardo; is it worth it?

Hi guys, 

I was toying with upgrading my Bluesound Node (2021) power supply with the Teddy Pardo upgrade kit; around £400 with shipping to UK.

I was wondering if anyone here has done this, and was there a significant improvement to SQ?

I don't use the DAC in my Node, I use a Denafrips Ares II; with this in mind, would the TP upgrade be worth the money, or would I be better off putting the money aside and going for an upgrade to the Node further down the line i.e. a dedicated, stand alone streamer?

Thanks very much
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curiousjim
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@painter24 

I was afraid you were going to say that.  PD doesn’t have a PSU for 110 volts. As I mentioned before, they suggested I get their board and the PSU from S Booster. 
I just can’t pull the plug. 
 

Thanks.

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painter24 OP
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@curiousjim ah I see 😕 you can buy the boards separately. 

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curiousjim
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The TP power supply for the Node N130 is now $475 plus $70 to the US and you don’t need the PD board. It comes with a wire harness that plugs in where the Node’s ps board was and has a plate to make it look like it belongs. 

malibu457
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you can buy a complete package PSU and regulator board for the 2i far cheaper then the $575 that TP is asking.

jetter
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@malibu457

you can buy a complete package PSU and regulator board for the 2i far cheaper then the $575 that TP is asking.

Would you mind specifying the model and seller of the above upgrade PSU and regulator board that you are referring to?  Hopefully it works with the 2i. Thanks

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