B.S. Node 2i brick (yet another one)

@2psyop OMG OMG OMG You sir, saved the day!! I changed the power board and it fired right up, so it looks like my failure was a little bit different than most - not cap related, but something else on the power board fried, maybe a transistor. Perhaps this will help someone else out in the future to identify how theirs has failed.

Again, thank you SO MUCH for helping a total stranger out. I owe ya one!

FWIW, I wouldn’t have bashed them if they gave any decent care to their customers. I got near zero support - this is not the BlueSound of old days. People need to be aware how they are treating customers now because I think they historically had a good reputation for support. But, clearly things have changed and they’ve sold out, changed management, are struggling, or whatever.

Ps- if the node didn’t fire up, I was going to purchase the Yamaha WXC-50 which looks like it has all of the features I’d need, and would be a healthy replacement.

doug That is awesome. Hey you know I have met some good people here and got some great advice. This PS would have sat in my closet and the box collecting dust so I am happy it went to good use. I hope others here can get along and help another audiophile like I have gotten help over the years. Happy listening!

Thanks again!! 

Digital power supplies are normally not robust when taking power hits

High frequency spikes and RF noise is a killer. Small sound gear like streamers and DACs won't handle bad power. Did you have power protection? You do not need esoteric, just something to filter and regulate from my experience.

@2psyop 

Well done, sir! It’s nice coming across instances of persons genuinely supporting one another around a shared passion. Seems like the world could use a lot more of that lately. Again, well done.