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I DON'T GET IT!!!!!!

Hi,

I just purchased a Chord Qutest to add to my system: Heed Elixir integrated amp and Bluesound Node 2. The amp and the Node 2 work fine together using the internal DAC of the Node 2, but when I try to hook up the Qutest, I get no sound from the speakers. I initially tried connecting the Qutest to the Node 2 by USB, but then read that Bluesound players do not support digital audio output via USB. So then I tried an optical connection between the two (because it was the only other cord I had handy), and that didn't work either. I can try a coaxial cable, but I don't have one on hand, and also am confused about exactly how a coaxial cable connects to the Qutest and Node 2.

A diagram showing the entire hookup between all the components would be really helpful, but can't find one anywhere. Looking on Youtube and elsewhere has yielded no helpful information. I'm guessing this may be an easy fix, but am lost at the moment. I would really appreciate it if there is anyone in Audiogon land that could help me out with this nagging problem. Thanks!
jfarkash

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adg101
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@jfarkash 
Try the Audio Clock Trim off and to on to hear what you prefer. My RME can hand it it on or off just fine too but I hear a slight improvement with it off, a little more relax more analog I’d say. Also might want to on your node go to volume fix and just control volume through your integrated. Lastly if you’re using the stock power cord on your Node, get an aftermarket one and if you can run a Ethernet cable direct and not WiFi. Supra makes a really good Cat8 cable. Both the power cable and Ethernet connection/cable will improve the Node and let your Chord stretch its legs which will blow the DAC inside your Node away... should not even be close. Have fun.
adg101
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Very happy with my Nordost Silver Shadow RCA/BNC. As far as a power cord for your Node I purchased the parts from VH Audio and built my own with their two conductor shielded power cable, tied the shield to the wall plug. For plugs I went with Furutech. Take you less than an hour to put it together. Big step up from the stock PC.
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