Difference between Bluesound Node, Node 2, Node 2i, NodeX

Knowing now how much difference a DAC can make, I would not think that beyond the DAC I would be able to hear any difference between the Node models. I might convince myself I could hear differences, but I'd be lying to myself.

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The node 2iwas the first really successful streamer from bluesound

The node is the current version  a redesign of the 2i adds USB output 

the node X uses an improved Dac chip over the node.

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

Bluesound Dealer

The X also implemented the low output impedance THX headphone circuit and replaced the 3.5mm headphone jack with a 6.3mm.  That’s in addition to employing the ESS Sabre DAC, which the other Nodes did not. As a front end only, the N130 should be identical. Best use case is USB out into a USB DAC of your choice, with MQA decoding to leverage Tidal streaming. Another popular sport is replacing the SMPS with a linear supply. 

Add a Pardo LPS and you take it up notch. 

Save yourself the money by a fiio K5 pro headphone amp ($150.00) with the ESS saber chip.. yes you are tethered to a USB cable but the Blue Node would not play music unless it was saved to my Amazon unlimited music.. I think the fiio sounds better too