Hey guys, yes, the reason I'm on the BS/LPS idea is because there are many out there that agree that it really does take it to the next level. The Node 132 is catching my eye simply for the Dirac license, which is now available. The reason I thought about going with the 130 instead was just because I have not found out if the actual streaming engine is better in the newer 132. No actual streamer only comparisons. I suppose I could do the Amazon thing then return one. I have a horrible guilty conscience lol.So many variables to consider.
I've been scouring the net (Canada) for months and I'm just not seeing any of big players coming up in the 1-1.2k price range. There has been the odd one but then something like the UI/app does not appeal to me or no USB to add an external SSD drive etc. The same reason anything that runs exclusively on Volumio is out. It's moody. I already one of those, ;) .
A pre-owned Eversolo DMP-A6 was a consideration but I'm coming across owners that now have bricks or are on a six month repair turnaround. I'm also not convinced it would be a good match for the Qutest (closing in on fatigue- age thing again!) but I might be able to get around that with tube rolling the pre-amp. (power amp is Bryston)
The Mercury V3 is still on the short list. Not sure I want to tinker much anymore though. Life is short and I have other things that demand tinkering. Not much owner info on this one.
Springing for the new Node 132 and then upgrading to LPS is a very do-able.
gKelly, I'm an impatient ol' bugger and getting worse, but I really do agree with where you are coming from on this.
Good input gents, thanks. It helps more than you might think.
