2-3k budget - adding DAC/Server to Bluesound Node?

Hello All,

I'm looking to start getting into seperates for DAC / Streamer / Server, currently just using the Node as a DAC/Streamer

What components might I be looking at within my budget? I was thinking Bluesound Vault and a Chord Mojo 2

thanks in advance

audiocanada07-12-2022 11:46am

audiocanada OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 07-13-2022 at 01:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete would the RME dac be a significant dac upgrade? can it be used as a pre amp to drive my two channel power amp? (and then have the node attached also?)
audiocanada OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 07-12-2022 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks would be exclusively downloaded files from Tidal/Amazon do you have some equipment suggestions within my budget? I'm new to streaming and am under the impression a server with stored music will provide better sq over streams and that a DAC in the 1000-1500 price range will also give me a significant boost over the bluesound built in dac
audiocanada OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 217 posts 07-12-2022 at 05:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete also would consider using an ipad or macbook air (or even windows/android tablet) as a server if that might represent a better option