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

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  -  Both are good choices at this price point.  There is an advantage with the Bluesound N130 due the better BlueOS app.

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

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?