+1 upgrade toQobuz and JPLAY iOS, +1 LPS for Node = better combo than new streamer if using Mscaler and Qtest.
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!
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Here's yet another vote to move on from Spotify. I used a M1 Mac Mini to feed my DAC for several years and got some pretty great results. But, of course, everyone says to get rid of the computer (I'm a Roon user) so I tried the Eversolo DMP-A8 and could hear no improvement at all. So I sold it and got the HiFi Rose 130 and holy cow, this was a HUGE improvement. I feel like this unit is often forgotten about here as most will recommend Aurender or Innuos, which I have no doubt are excellent but the RS130 offers fantastic, possibly even transformative sound AND a much nicer and more user-friendly form factor. Also has I2S output, which I'm now a big believer in. If something happened to mine I'd buy another one immediately. I'm currently running mine into a PS Audio DS Mk 1 and while it sounds really good, I have ordered a May DAC from Holo Audio and expect another big jump in SQ. I've never heard the "lesser" products from HiFi Rose, which all include a DAC, but I suspect there's something special about the 130. |
Trivema & Thank y’all. I’m heading to Ali Express ordering LPS with a Node implementation , and the power supply for $184 for the two. Bypassing the purchase of the HiFi Rose, I will save $4300-4800 by going with great reviews on the capacitor replacements in the Node X, and keep a great headphone jack in the X! |
@moose89 great, let us know how this works out. I suggest you not scrimp on the power cable supplying the new LPS. |
Knownothing. Exactly! Like Sergeant Schultz I know nothing about what I’m gonna receive in hopes, from them, and China. I have some power cables that are said to be audio file from China, but I haven’t gone down that rabbit hole yet. |
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