I'd opt for a better DAC first.
Bob
New streamer? N150 vs U2
So many people have asked this question and I’ve read all the threads. Has anyone actually directly compared the Aurender N150 to the Lumin U2 (or U1)?
‘’I’m having a difficult time with an upgrade because I modified my BlueSound Node 2i, added a linear power supply and a new digital coaxial cable (Nordost Silver Shadow). The results have been outstanding. So why upgrade? Well, that is the big question. Can a new streamer add that much more?
I would like full MQA if possible and upscaling to DSD. My DAC does do MQA so I’m limited to the first unfold from the Node 2i.
‘Advice?
Showing 2 responses by gdnrbob
@txp1 , If your DAC doesn't make you happy, then nothing upstream will make it better. I have no experience with the Chord Qutest, but can recommend DAC's by Ayre. The QB-9 Twenty and QX-5 Twenty really sound great, IMHO. The former, used, is probably in the Qutest price range. First, I started with Bluesound Node-very nice for the money, but it sometimes got messed up with upgrades-And Bluesound tech is rather slow-albeit determined to get things fixed. Then, I owned Aurennder for a short while and gave it up when I learned I couldn't network with it (run two systems together). The Aurennder app is nice, but you only get to use Qobuz and Tidal for services. As you are coming from Bluesound, I think you will find it a bit limiting, I know I did. Afterwhich, I moved Innous and really like it. I also got Roon instead of the Innuos app. I don't know why so many hate it, as I find it to be unbelievably configurable, as well as easy to use. B |