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Cambridge CXN V2 or Innuos Pulse Mini?

These two streamers popped up in a few recent threads and got me thinking about upgrading my Bluesound Node, so I would appreciate some advice.

Both are in the $1200 range which is about all I’m willing to spend on digital at this time, so I’m wondering which one I should get and will the difference in SQ be significant, or should I stay where I am for now? (My understanding is the DAC is key to good SQ, but I know zero about DAC brands/specs)

  • I stream only, mostly Tidal, then SirusXM, and I am auditioning QoBuz
  • I don’t care about MQA
  • I don’t need file storage or CD ripping
  • I’m reasonably happy with the BluOS app
  • Better library / favorites management would be nice
  • Input is ethernet cable
  • Output is analogue / RCA

Thank you!

macg19

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I'm a bit late to this discussion but have been on a similar journey. I have the node 130 with the LHY LPSU into Denafrips Venus II DAC via coax. I also use roon lifetime subscriber. Disadvantage of node: usb out no good with roon. Advantage: hdmi arc means I can hook up my TV, BS app great for radio via tunein, Radio Paradise, Deezer, Qubos, Tidal, Spotify, Amazon etc.

Flexibility and feature richness of BS Node keeps me changing to anything else for now. Oh and all works great with Android where many competitors don't.

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