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New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming?

Sorry if this is a duplicate of some sort (lots of threads to sort through) but I was hoping to get some help from you guys.

I’m considering a high res streamer with particular interest in the new Bluesound Node and the Cambridge CXN v2. I’m most concerned with the ability to get the full resolution of my high res tracks into my stereo system for high res listening (obviously streaming from my Iphone/IPAD via Airplay isn’t going to cut it). I currently have Amazon Music HD and Qobuz.

What are some of the differences between the 2 streamers with regards to high res streaming? I’ve heard the sound quality is superior in the CXN v2 but I also do not believe it even supports Amazon Music HD. I also heard that Bluesound Node has support for the upgraded Bluetooth Aptx and better support for Roon and Qobuz compared to the CXN. Is that correct?

Other considerations to ensure I can get max quality streaming from the highest number of services between the 2 devices?
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I auditioned both the Node and the Cambridge.
Ended up buying the Cambridge because of the improved SQ.
I don’t know how good the Oppo DAC is, but with my Benchmark DAC it was no contest.
The hi res files on the Node didn’t sound much (if at all) better than the normal res files on the Cambridge.
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One caveat with the Cambridge you should know.
On Qobuz it will not stream in 192 khs , only as high as 96 khs.
HOWEVER, the sound is still better on the Cambridge notwithstanding.
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Danimaz,

192khz is available on Qobuz, but it’s not coming through on my Cambridge setup.
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Thank you djones. I’ll inquire with Cambridge.
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Wow!  You’re right.
I wasn’t using the Streamagic app to access Qobuz.
‘That does support 24/192 resolution.
‘All this time I was doing without.

Thank you again!
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Mahler123,

Get the Streamagic app if you don’t have it.
If you want 24/192 resolution on designated files, go to library on Streamagic and access the Qobuz app that way.
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I know, that’s a real pain.
‘Streamagic is gapless.
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Sorry to throw a monkey wrench into the discussion, but after many A-B comparisons, in general the Chromecast sounds better than the Sondstream despite the occasional higher sampling rate.
Oh well it was a nice thought.
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