Node 2i performance suggestions pls

Looking for Tips/Tweaks to max out Node 2i performance for a newbie. ISO, cabling, settings, et al. Thx All

mstrauss5804-09-2020 5:35am

audiojedi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 04-09-2020 at 12:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The biggest difference that I noticed cable wise on my Node 2i was running CAT8 cable to it from my switch. I just used generic cable but I'm sure Supra, Wireworld etc would be even better. It definitely fleshed out the sound, I noticed a much bigger difference versus upgrading the power cable(Shunyata Venom 3).
audiojedi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 04-10-2020 at 02:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "@audiojedi , I'm using CAT6. Would CAT8 be a noticable upgrade? Thanks" I actually went from CAT6 to CAT7 and didn't notice much if any difference - went to CAT8 for fun because it was cheap and there was a more noticeably fleshed out sound to be had and in particular I noticed that low level listening was improved(more detail at low volume). Bottom end was also more well defined as I recall. Thicker cable and better shielding presumably made the difference, it was probably the cheapest upgrade I've ever made but obviously your mileage may vary.