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new to streaming- help!

Hi all-

I'm a long time audiophile but have always gone the cd/vinyl route.  I am trying streaming but having trouble setting up a Bluesound Node X.  Something about my wifi it doesn't like...I am enjoying Tidal on my Macbook, however.  Which brings me to a question.  Would I get better sound quality anyway if I just connected my laptop to an external dac?  Should I scrap the Blue Sound?  And if go that route, does it matter if I have my laptop connected to ethernet, or will sound quality be the same on either ethernet or wifi?  (Asssuming a cable from MAC to DAC...).

Alternatively, would it make sense to run Tidal from Ipad to DAC? Or does one need  a streamer like Blue sound to do that?

I'm sure this will get sorted out, but feeling slightly overwhelmed at the moment.

Thanks!

Margot

mcanaday
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gkelly
104 posts
 

NO. Figure out what is wrong with your Wi-Fi. If possible use a Ethernet cable to the node. Try to give more details on the connection if the Ethernet cable doesn’t work. Good luck and welcome to streaming. 

yage
400 posts
 

What problem(s) are you encountering? Are you having trouble connecting the Node to your wi-fi network? Is it dropping connection? A more detailed explanation would be helpful in troubleshooting.

 

Also - have you tried finding your issue in Bluesound's troubleshooting section on the website or contacting them for support?

soix
8,881 posts
 

Do whatever you need to get the computer outta the system.  It’ll be worth the effort.  Best of luck in getting that sorted, and if you provide more detailed info of what the problem is as mentioned above you may well find your solution right here.

mcanaday OP
168 posts
 

Hi all-

Thanks for much.  I'll keep trying to sort out the Node x.  The issue is that neither my iPhone nor my MacBook recognize the player.  I do seem to be able to hook the Node X by ethernet and I can play music over bluetooth.  But as neither device recognizes the player, I haven't been able to set up Bluos or play music on Wi Fi.  I spoke to Blue Sound and they are also confused.  (I have unplugged, reset, deleted app and started again to no avail).  It may be a defective device or something wonky with the Wi Fi.  This is in a college dorm rather than private home.  If anyone has any ideas, please do let me know.  I may end up returning and trying another device.  

Thanks again, Margot

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