Bluesound Node settings

Be sure to adjust your Node to "fixed output" or "fixed volume".  Not at home so don't remember the exact name.

There is “Output Level Fixed” and “Audio Clock Trim”. Do I want these 2 settings on or off?

@kingbr If you are using an external DAC and preamp, you want the Output Level Fixed. 

With regard to the Audio Clock Trim, according to Bluesound: ”The Audio Clock Trim switch was added to adjust an issue with some specific chipsets of external DACs. If you are hearing noise, dropouts or jitter, please disable Auto Clock Trim.”

@kingbr - treat your Node to an Audio Envy digital cable (USB or RCA)

Also get an Audio envy Power cable for the Node

I found there was a noticeable improvement across tha board by replacing the interconnect and power cables. I connect the Node directly into the amp using high quality OCC Silver interconnect cables

Also upgrade the cables for the Denefrips and you’ll have exceptional sound quality.

You might want to first try changing the cables on the ndoe and take the Denefrips out of the system just to see how much better the Node sounds - you can always add it back later if needed

Regards - Steve

Thank you @dinosore I adjusted those settings. I had reached out to Vinshine and got a reply with a link to a video they have on the DENAFRIPS/Node combo. Very helpful! 
 

@williewonka Thank you, I had already ordered the Wireworld Stratus Mini power cable for the Node and already have Transparent Super Blanced from the DAC to my processor and Transparent Premium Coax. Also have a Shunyata Delta PC on the DAC. I am going to order a DH Labs Mirage USB cable as well…definitely a believer in the benefit of good cables!

Appreciate everyone’s replies! Merry Christmas!