Will a Chord Hugo 2 make a music streamer addition obsolete?
Gonna make an investment in a Chord Hugo 2, for Tidal streaming (directly into my MacBook Pro) and CD playback.
Is my query (essentially) correct?
I use Arcam monos/pre (nearing 15 years of usage) with B&W 804s floor standing speakers. With the $ saved, I plan to upgrade with a pair REL s/510s subs instead (but that’s a discussion for another day).
Cheers,
Charlie
Bought the Node! (Step 1 of the master plan)
@jsalerno277 With this purchase, the Chord Hugo2/ 2Go route is off the table. My system adheres to a budget ethos (for any one component that is) so the TT2 isn’t an option but compared to my current DAC (Ifi Zen 1), the Qutest should make me quite happy. Until then, I’ll use the Node’s DAC and enjoy a much better sound 🤞 |
I'm using a Bluesound Vault2i to store all of my ripped CDs and stream them along with Radio Paradise. I was dissatisfied with the Bluesound DAC so I upgraded to the Chord Qutest and added an Allo Shanti linear power supply. You have many options depending on how much you want to spend. The Lucky Audiophile
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Congrats on your purchase. The Node is a nice sounding server with good ergonomics. It will be much better than a PC upstream of your DAC. It will remove radiated and power supply noise audible as hash in the background, improve detail, and remove “digital glare” producing a more organic sound. Enjoy your upgrade journey. |
@jsalerno277 Thanks for that. |
