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Do I need a stand alone streamer?

Pardon if this is a beginner’s question, but I just bought a nearly new Marantz SR8012 AVR on Audiogon. I am very impressed with the unit and I’ve been streaming Qobuz to it with good results. I was wondering if I could get even better results by adding a Bluesound Node to my setup. Will I get a noticeable improvement in sound by having a separate streamer?

manhattan1

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manhattan1 OP
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Besides the Marantz I have two Wharfedale EVO4.4 tower speakers, two vintage B&W Matrix speakers, a Canton center channel speaker and an SVS subwoofer. 

manhattan1 OP
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Thanks. I am sold on the Bluesound Node N130. But I am am also looking at Cambridge MXN10 as an alternate. Price is a factor. 

manhattan1 OP
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I’m leaning to the Cambridge MXN10, but it seems to be out of stock everywhere. 

manhattan1 OP
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I found an AXN10, which is the same streamer in a larger chassis, available from LISTEN UP, though on back order. I placed an order with probable shipment later this month. Now the question is, what is the best connection to my AVR?  Should I go with the RCA connection or digital coax?

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