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Can a Bluesound Node 2i power supply really be upgraded?

I mean...by improving its components, not with a YOUR preferred streamer brand...;-)
Sure, you can upgrade the C-7 power cord. We all get that.

But, what about the power supply.
I only see 3 options:

1. Fidelity in UK
2. Some dude in Poland selling on eBay
3. Rumors of Teddy Pardo making one for the Node 2i.

It has to be DIY for the first two and not really what I'm looking to do with my streamer - I mean, if i'm going to to a DIY LPS upgrade, I'd like it to be easier to buy.

Anybody know anything or actually made it work?
ianrmack

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ianrmack OP
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@fuzzdude:

Thanks for the condescension. It Usually is a poor substitute for substance.
There is an art form in finding performance in value products and then enhancing that value incrementally. But, feel free to do as you see fit. There is no one size fits all solution, mate.

Mine works for me and my system sounds rock effing solid.

Bluesound Node 2i
Chord Qutest DAC with Teddy Pardo PS
Belles Aria Signature int amp
Dynaudio Special 40s
Audience AU24se cables.

Back to the music....
ianrmack OP
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@fuzztone 

Stuck with BLuos? Hardly. Even so, it's widely regarded as a solid iOS app. Very stable with easy 3rd part integration to Tidal, Qobuz, etc.

I can use it if I want.
I can go from Tidaldirect.
I can use Bluetooth.
I can use WiFi.
I can use ethernet.
I can use its DAC.
I can use my Chord Qutest.

It's simply a fantastic product and NO ONE has been able to measurably show that spending $1500 more on a Lumin actually improves SQ.
ianrmack OP
227 posts
 

I am the OP on this thread.

I have a Teddy Pardo 5v LPS (for my new BS Node N130) coming in a week.

Will be curious to report results.

ianrmack OP
227 posts
 

Installed the Teddy Pardo LPS to my Bluesound Node (2021) last week.

install was smooth but not quite like the pics on TP web site. They miss a few things.

very happy with result. What is delivered is simple: fuller, darker, juicier sound.

well worth it. I use the Node as “transport only” as I have a Pontus II DAC and since I had the TP 5v already with a Chord Qutest, i only had to buy the kit and cable for $100. No brainer. 

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