2. tech-talk
  3. 194513-189789

Bluesound node confusion

I was hoping to get some help determining the differences between the different versions of the node. First gen .,second gen., 2i in between, n 130,n132?

have a second system with some klipsch rp600m II an old outlaw pre/pro and would like to stream on the cheap. Using a slash 6 and my phone with iTunes and it’s pretty rough sounding in the front end. I’ve never had a dedicated streamer and thought this would be a good way to get my feet wet.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

johnnybwood

Showing 1 response by mwinkc

mwinkc
379 posts
 

The 2i had better SQ than the 2

The n130 supposedly improved SQ a little, but it also introduced an HDMI input.

The n132 offers slightly better DAC, HDMI and DIRAC live support and they changed the headphones jack from 3.5 mm to ¼ inch.

I have a 2i on my basement system.

I have a n130 on my main system where the 2i used to be. I did notice a slightly more refined sound when I upgraded.

I've always used an external DAC so I can't speak to the DAC changes.

More to discover