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Streamer Upgrade

I have a modified Bluesound Node 2i with an upgraded power supply board and Terry Pardo power supply. While I am happy with it, I have the upgrade itch! I'm curious if anyone has upgraded from a modded Bluesound Node and what your thoughts are/were? On the TP website, they claim this upgrade brings "it very close to the level of network streamers costing twice as much" which makes me curious as to how big of a jump others experienced. I'm looking at streamer only as I am not interested in units with onboard DAC's. I currently use Roon with a Mac Mini as my Core. My DAC is the Schiit Gungnir MB. 

Thanks!

-Will

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malibu457
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my Bluesound 2i was sounding outstanding last night. i upgraded the stock power cord and use an external DAC.

somebike
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If you have the budget for it, you should check out the Cary Audio DMS series that begins with DMS-600.  I have the original DMS-500 which sounds awesome.  They are really leaders in that technology and it works flawlessly and the DAC would be worth the price tag alone.  Good luck with your journey.

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willg1985 OP
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Love it @malibu457 

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willg1985 OP
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@ghdprentice thanks for the advice! It is close and is hard wired. That made a biggggggg difference. 

vthokie83
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Willg,

Since you have the Yggi on the way, I'd definitely give it a shot with the Node. I have mine wired directly from my switch with a Supra Cat 8+ ethernet cable, and go from the Node to the Yggi with a nice USB cable (again I use Supra Excalibur). For my taste it was "almost enough".....until I added a DDC

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