I used both and greatly prefer the CXN V2. More features and sounds great relative to cost.
Node 2i vs. Cambridge CXN (V2) for Tidal?
I'd appreciate some comments. I suspect the Cambridge sounds better for everything except MQA. And it seems like there's a lot of folks on either side of the MQA debate. The Node 2i does MQA while the Cambridge does not
Right now Tidal is my only source. I currently run it Toslink from my PC vid card to my NAD C388 Integrated. I'm not even sure I'm getting MQA that way (definitely paying for MQA LOL). But I want a streamer for the ease of use controlling from an app.
As an aside I could also get a BluOS 2i MDC card for my NAD (plugs right in the back) which I assume is exactly the same as the Node 2i just with out the DAC. But it seems to me with the Node I could possibly use a stand-alone DAC if I wanted to down the road. Not so with the card.
Anyway your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!
Right now Tidal is my only source. I currently run it Toslink from my PC vid card to my NAD C388 Integrated. I'm not even sure I'm getting MQA that way (definitely paying for MQA LOL). But I want a streamer for the ease of use controlling from an app.
As an aside I could also get a BluOS 2i MDC card for my NAD (plugs right in the back) which I assume is exactly the same as the Node 2i just with out the DAC. But it seems to me with the Node I could possibly use a stand-alone DAC if I wanted to down the road. Not so with the card.
Anyway your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!