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Bluesound Node for Hegel 190?

Hey all,

I have a Hegel 190 driving a pair of PSB Synchrony One floor standers, my only source is streaming of Tidal via Airplay to the DAC internal to the H190. Streaming is via Airplay from my iPhone then Ethernet.

Would the new Node best Airplay and Hegel’s internal DAC? The Node has a 30 day trial period, so no risk other than time.

Does anyone use a Node with your Hegel integrated? Your experience would be welcome.

Thanks

 

 

 

 

fundsgon

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mahler123
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I am a little confused as to the OPs current setup. You stream Tidal via your phone over AirPlay to the Hegel? Or do you send the Tidal files over Ethernet? Is there a computer in the setup?

The Node will probably sound better if it connects digitally to the amp. You then should be bypassing the DAC in the Node and just be using it as a player. If you want to use the Node DAC connect to the amp via RCA, not digitally. As to which DAC will sound better, my bias would be the Hegel, but if you can do a no risk trial then check it out yourself.  Either way it should be AirPlay

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