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NODE as just a streamer / Airplay device

What are your thoughts on using the NODE as just a streamer and for airplay, and for storing maybe 30 CD of music in FLAC digital format? I will use a separate DAC, leaning toward the Benchmark DAC3 and I ordered the AHB2 amp.

My goal is a reliable, easy to use interface, easy to set up device that outputs accurate digital signal to the DAC. Probably going with Qobuz. Since this is the software side of thing, I want it to have an easy to use, feature rich interface, and is reliable and supported. Few things are more frustrating to finally getting some time for music listening and then having things not work or connect. I would like to hardwire connect the NODE to Ethernet cable and use an IPad to wirelessly control the NODE via a user interface. I want the Ipad to just be the controller and not be in the streaming loop.

Thanks of your input/advice.

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overthemoon
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I'm not familiar with Benchmark DAC3 but I have owned a NODE and I do the the Bluesound interface.

When I upgraded from the Node, I selected a Moon Streamer/DAC.  Moon's makes numerous streamer/DACs and the streamer module in the 280D for ~$3k is the same one in their top of the line unit that is ~$18k.

I like the simplicity and the interface was almost as good as BlueSound.  I use a combination of TIdal direct, Roon and Moon's MiND2 interface. 

Depending on your goals and budget the Moon 280D is a great unit in my experience.

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