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All-in-One (Streamer/DAC/Amp) - Powernode vs WiiM amps

I am looking for a small room setup, with Sonus faber Lumina II Amator speakers, to be driven by an all-in-one streamer, dac and amp. Is the Bluesound Powernode relevant any more? It’s been out for 4-5 years now. The WiiM amps (and pro) have gotten rave reviews and have tons more features. Does that render the Bluesound Powernode redundant at this point?

 

Is there anyone who switched from Powernode to the WiiM amps? Or to any other all-in-one system? I am looking to spend $1K, max. Thank you. 

nathandfwacoustics

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lanx0003
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+1 Wiim BUT there are choices bet. Wiim Amp vs Wiim Amp Pro. Sorry about double posting if you were aware of the following differences.

- Pro has 10dB higher THD+N ratio than non-Pro (higher is better);

- Pro has incorp. PFFB (Post filter feedback) tech which takes care of 8-ohm load dependency issue;

- Both support 4 ohm load with almost 100% amp. efficiency; 

- Non-Pro has Airplay 2 support while Pro does not; and

- Pro is $80 more expensive than Non-Pro (listed at $300 but you could often find like new used for less)

Anyway, Pro does sound a bit better (according to some reviewer) but if you could not live without Airplay, Non-Pro version will be the choice.

 

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