Best Way To Connect A Bluesound Node


Just upgraded to a Bluesound Node streamer and would appreciate your thoughts on how best to use it. Set it up yesterday; iPad Air running Bluesound software (running Qobuz and Tidal) via WiFi to the Bluesound Node, analog out into a McIntosh C52 preamp, MC312 power amp and Magico A5 speakers. SQ was excellent IMHO. I know I have to try this for myself, but, will SQ improve if I connect via bluetooth instead of WiFi? Similarly if I connect the Bluesound Node via an optical cable into the C52 and have the McIntosh act as the DAC? Any other suggestions you have to optimize SQ would be appreciated.

Finally, those of you that have upgraded to a C53 from a C52, is this a worthwhile upgrade?

mgattmch

Showing 1 response by lalitk

Wired Ethernet for fuller sound and you need to try which of the following connectors sounds best to your ears

Optical, Coax or USB. 

The quality of digital cables matters too so choose wisely. Check out DH Labs, their digital cables are pretty darn good for the money. 

https://silversonic.com/products/digital-cables/