I have had the node 2i for a number of years. The streamer is fine in my opinion, but the internal DAC is not. While I had my DAC being updated/modded, I was dependent on the 2i internal DAC, and I pretty much stopped streaming/listening altogether. When I received my DAC back from being modded I connected it to the 2i via coaxial and great sounds again.
Re: streaming recommendations for newbie
Hi,
I'd like to finally enter the streaming world with my hifi system and am looking for recommendations. I have streaming music in my car and on my computer, but I can't currently access any streaming services on my hifi system because I have tube gear and neither it nor my old backup gear have streaming capacity or a DAC (other than the CD player).
I guess that I need to buy both a streamer and a DAC? I now have a pretty decent hifi system, but I want start out with modest priced streaming gear.
Can anyone recommend a streamer & DAC, or unit that does both? Does it make sense to put more $$ in a DAC or in a steamer? Not sure about budget, but I'm thinking $500-1000 used for both as a starting point. Thank you.
Terry