Bluesound Node settings

Thanks for the replies…USB? I’m going coax to

the DENAFRIPS. Is there a difference? 

Thanks @oddiofyl ​​​​​@mahler123. I have literally been all over the map trying to find if there are differences in Coax vs USB. It seems it's almost a split but more leaning towards USB a tad. I know like everything else it's so subjective. Problem is I don't have a USB to try so I'd have to buy one. I currently have a Transparent Premium Coax. I'm looking at DH Labs Mirage for USB...

Yes, the Node is already life changing-LOL! I had held out so long (and swore I'd never stream) because my router is on another floor from my rig and moving it is not an option. So I felt like without hardwire streaming would be a waste. I realize the Node does WiFi but my WiFi in my house SUCKS! Then someone pointed me towards the TP-Link Powerline adapters and I now have hard wired in my room-also life changing, LOL! So I pulled the trigger and got the Node for $399 brand new. And right out of the gate on its own it honestly sounded better than cd. I was FLOORED. I never ever expected it to sound that good. So now that I have switched Pontus from CD player to Bluesound I want to make sure I am squeezing every ounce of quality I can which led me to the USB vs Coax dilemma...

I have all Transparent speaker cables and IC’s. My first DH Labs was their Power Plus Cryo cable for my Denafrips Ares II DAC which I use for my Brennan B2 cd ripper. I have since come to really appreciate DH Labs cables. It was John at The Cable Co who recommended that DH Lab power cable and he was so right. So moving forward DH Labs will be on my very short list when upgrading/switching cables…

I actually just sent a final price request on the Mirage USB at Cable Co. I do see myself pulling the trigger. Just so I can compare. And if there is a difference, I’ll just keep either and sell the other🤷🏼‍♂️…

There is “Output Level Fixed” and “Audio Clock Trim”. Do I want these 2 settings on or off?

Thank you @dinosore I adjusted those settings. I had reached out to Vinshine and got a reply with a link to a video they have on the DENAFRIPS/Node combo. Very helpful! 
 

@williewonka Thank you, I had already ordered the Wireworld Stratus Mini power cable for the Node and already have Transparent Super Blanced from the DAC to my processor and Transparent Premium Coax. Also have a Shunyata Delta PC on the DAC. I am going to order a DH Labs Mirage USB cable as well…definitely a believer in the benefit of good cables!

Appreciate everyone’s replies! Merry Christmas!

Thanks @lowrider57 always love to hear good things about an already made purchase, especially this one as this will be my first ever Wireworld product😀! Appreciate the confirmation my friend...