Bluesound node confusion
I was hoping to get some help determining the differences between the different versions of the node. First gen .,second gen., 2i in between, n 130,n132?
have a second system with some klipsch rp600m II an old outlaw pre/pro and would like to stream on the cheap. Using a slash 6 and my phone with iTunes and it’s pretty rough sounding in the front end. I’ve never had a dedicated streamer and thought this would be a good way to get my feet wet.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
+1 @ghdprentice That's a NODE N130, $349. Get that. I've got mine playing through some pretty nice gear and it sounds great. You can always add a better DAC later. Also for later, an LPS is a great upgrade but the LHY LPS is a better deal and the vendor is great. Wait until your warranty expires though. |
The 2i had better SQ than the 2 The n130 supposedly improved SQ a little, but it also introduced an HDMI input. The n132 offers slightly better DAC, HDMI and DIRAC live support and they changed the headphones jack from 3.5 mm to ¼ inch. I have a 2i on my basement system. I have a n130 on my main system where the 2i used to be. I did notice a slightly more refined sound when I upgraded. I've always used an external DAC so I can't speak to the DAC changes. |
here's my question, I have a Bluesound Vault hooked up to my main stereo. want to be able to play this in sink with my new patio speakers running on a separate system. I tried using Y connecters from the bluesound to each system, get a ground loop issue. I could try removing the ground from one system, but also could get a Bluesound Node that would sync, am I correct? |
