Has anyone heard the Bluesound Node Icon streamer DAC?

My rule of thumb is that in order to upgrade (since I always research and find the best sounding component of my taste for the money) you must invest at least 2x the cost... and in the budget realm 3x. So I recommend looking at components in the $3K or higher... used is a good way to bring down the cost.

@ghdprentice 

you must invest at least 2x the cost...

In some cases, maybe. In my case turntables, cartridges, 3x or more was my last upgrade to get a transformative improvement. Significantly better engineering and materials cost a lot more and in some cases, is worth it.

Electronics not so much. 

I just bought a new phono stage that cost 5X LESS than what it replaced. 

The NODE N130 (2021) is a ridiculous bargain at $400 and easily upgraded with an LPS, external DAC for very reasonable cost.   

While I have no doubt a $20K digital source will best my set modest digital set up and the $35K source bested the ICON in subtle ways, there is a LOT one could do with the $34K left over!

@fosolitude If you decide to give it a go, report back please. Amazon allows 30 day returns. I did this with the Eversolo A8 at double the cost - no issues get a speedy refund. Just keep all packaging (obviously) and don’t remove any protective film. Take a pic of  how it’s packaged. 

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