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Chord M Scaler with HiFi Rose 130 streamer?

Ok my current setup: Bluesound Node X ~Chord Qutest ~Chord M Scaler~ Class (AB D A ) amps ~ Cornwall iv’s ~SVS PB Subwoofer 

Question: member knowledge please if I choose to replace Bluesound Node X with the HiFi Rose 130? 
  The current combination sounds fantastic, but I get some occasional “skips” in the streamed Spotify library. I’m wondering about a couple things then:

1. High 102 db Cornwall sensitivity vs. adding more Hifi Rose RS 130 brilliance in detail possibly negating the M Scaler smoothness?

2. Overkill? Is there significantly MORE to be uncovered between replacing the Node X  with the HiFi Rose 130?

  (Also the Node X is my headphone jack and pairs well with my Focal Elex)

… any opinions are welcome and thank you!

moose89

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knownothing
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@moose89 +1 for the better streaming service.

Hifi Rose pieces are in a different league than Bluesound in-terms of industrial design and execution. So take this for what it is - a hack of a mass produced consumer grade product, but I found replacing the internal switching power supply on my Bluesound Node N130 made a very big improvement in sound quality when used strictly as a streamer supporting a Chord Qutest DAC.  I use a Teddy Pardo Dual power supply that supports both the Qutest and the Node with very positive results.

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knownothing
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@moose89 great, let us know how this works out.  I suggest you not scrimp on the power cable supplying the new LPS.

knownothing
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If using Chi-fi power cables, look for OCC copper.  They are so cheap you can try several models and see which one works best for your application.

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