@mstrauss58 - if you are into DIY, then try these cables
First try the power cable for Source components using the silver wire
http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002a002athe-helix-image-power-cable.html
If you find that improves things - try the Interconnects
http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002a002a-the-helix-image-interconnect.html
And finally - try the speaker cables - they are worth it
http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-image-speaker-cable.html
If you are NOT into DIY - take a look at KLE Innovations cables - they too are very good, but a little more expensive.
I have the node 2i with the DIY cables and it performs way above what its modest price would "suggest".
Regards - Steve
First try the power cable for Source components using the silver wire
http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002a002athe-helix-image-power-cable.html
If you find that improves things - try the Interconnects
http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002a002a-the-helix-image-interconnect.html
And finally - try the speaker cables - they are worth it
http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-002ahelix-image-speaker-cable.html
If you are NOT into DIY - take a look at KLE Innovations cables - they too are very good, but a little more expensive.
I have the node 2i with the DIY cables and it performs way above what its modest price would "suggest".
Regards - Steve