Yes, a streamer without DAC can improve streaming but probably not much with a budget less than $1K compared to Node2i. As others have mentioned, you will get more improvement applying that $1K budget towards upgrading the DAC while continuing to use the Node 2i as your streamer.
Can a streamer without DAC improve streaming?
Currently I’m using Bluesound node2i and Chromcast Audio to stream tidal via optical out to my preamp/ DAC Michi P5
for some reason I like chromcast Sound Better than bluesound My question is can any streamer without DAC under $1k improve my tidal/ Qobuz and Spotify experience ?
i just add some photos to my system page thanks
for some reason I like chromcast Sound Better than bluesound My question is can any streamer without DAC under $1k improve my tidal/ Qobuz and Spotify experience ?
i just add some photos to my system page thanks