Bluesound Node 2 question


I am posting this here instead of the PC Audio forum, because that one has tumbleweeds blowing through it most of the time.

When using the Node 2, does one eliminate the need for a PC or library software? I am currently using Jriver on my PC with music stored on an external drive streaming to a Chromecast Audio into an external DAC. Is there a way to connect the 1 TB hard drive directly to the Node 2 and eliminate everything else? I know it's a streamer, but unsure exactly what it's functionality is beyond that basic thing. Or do I still need the Jriver server software on the PC as a library?

Thx in advance


128x128ozzy62

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I thought I read somewhere that the manufacturer didn't recommend plugging a large storage device into the USB input. I know that Logitech said the same thing about the SB Touch.

So I was thinking about something like the Western Digital Mycloud 2 TB hard drive. Seems to work like a NAS. Thoughts?

Shakey
Thanks for all the replies. So you don't need to have any third party file management system involved? Like roon, jriver, plex, etc? I want to get away from using my laptop. I like the jriver media server, but I feel like the laptop is the weak link in the chain. I would like to have only the Node and my external drive with my music.

Shakey
Thanks for that helpful post. The Node 2 sounds like just what I'm looking for.

Shakey