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Cary Audio DMS600 or 700 vs Bluesound Node 2

Hello all,

I have the BS2 in my system and wanted to move up to an Innuos Zenith mk3 but now I'm looking at the CA DMS600 or 700.  First, can I use the DMS as a streamer alone? This is how I'm using my BS2 now. I want to keep using my Anthem str preamp's dac, so I can continue using the Anthem Room Correction. 

 

My questions would be -

 

#1-Is this a substantial upgrade from the BS2? 

 

#2- Will I hear any difference at all if just using the server of the CA and using my own Anthem dac or just not bother and keep the BS2? 

 

I only use Quobuz for streaming now. The 2 channel str is connected to an Anthem mrx 720 5.1 system as well. 

cissado

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cissado OP
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Thank you.

 

I'm going to assume the MM Ultra is suggested because my bottleneck is the dac in my Anthem str? That's a $600 to 10x difference in price.  I like to buy something once and pay once instead of upgrading in increments.  I may have to ultimately look to change the Anthem and/or dac to make this work.

 

Does anyone have an opinion on the aforementioned Innuous Zenith mk3? It's a streamer that seems to have gotten a nice upgrade to the sound. I was originally thinking if I were to get that, then a few more dollars could get me into the CA 600 or 700.  Then I would always have the option of using the days included.

 

I'm probably still waiting for an all in one to get rid if so many cables and boxes, but I got antsy when I saw some used MK3s and DMS for sale. The latter would go nicely with my Paradigm Persona speakers.

 

Thanks again.

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