Using digital volume attenuation is very lossy: you are much better off using a passive preamp.
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I have a Bluesound Node. I was going to try to get a topping D70s or D90 but they seem to be impossible to find now. Now I am looking at a Denafrips Ares II or maybe a MHDT pagoda. I prioritize maximum detail. I have a hefty power amp and Maggy 1.7i speakers. I really want a remote for my volume control. The cheap schiit volume control doesn't have a remote. You have to go up to at least the $300 Saga to get a remote. |
A passive preamp is your best bet. I used a DAC with a digital volume control, and it flat out sucked.... IMHO of course. This is a good example of a quality inexpensive passive preamp. It also has 2 outputs to run 2 amps. Luminous Audio Axiom II Passive Preamp / Caddock resistor + 2 outputs upgrade | eBay |
Get rid of the Node and replace it with a Lumin U-1 mini. You will kill two birds with one stone. The Lumin is better sounding than the Node when using a preamp. And all Lumin streamers have LEEDH processing built into their app. This is the best digital interface I've heard. You won't need a preamp using the Lumin app. |
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