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Phone to receiver, or streamer?

I'm streaming music from my phone to Marantz 8012 receiver and it sounds great. Just sending via bluetooth, no complaints. 

If I were to purchase something like the Bluenote node 2i and connect via ethernet etc. do you believe the sound quality improvement would justify the $550? 

I'm assuming the DAC in the 2i would be an improvement over the Marantz, but not certain. 

Thanks!
mjontosh
elevick
2,636 posts
 
Your phone has physical limitations on sound quality.  Bluetooth streaming is not the end all.  Bluesound has a 30 day guarantee.  Try for yourself.  They wouldn't do this if they didn't have confidence.
mahler123
3,318 posts
 
Bluetooth can be pretty good, but yes, the Node2i will sound better.  Whether it justifies $500 only you can answer
mjontosh OP
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Thank you for the responses! Certainly I'd have to try to know for sure. I was curious if anyone else had taken this step etc. 
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