@oblgny I'm in the market for a Node 2 (don't care about the Vault). Apart from the fact that you didn't like the idea of leaving your computer on all the time, did you have any other issues with the Node? How would you rate the SQ compared to straight from CD source?
Servers: Are we there yet?
I was shocked to discover that my brand-new high-end server is entirely dependant on a functional wireless network. If either the Ipad or the wifi are not working, the server is rendered non-functional. I spoke to the dealer and he informed me that all the servers he carries are like that. Huh?!?
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I don't agree. The Vault has to be connected to the internet only to download album art for the locally stored files, or play music from cloud service providers such as Spotify or Tidal. Even if you're sharing files within your network, you don't need internet access. I thought that was the whole point of the Vault product. I looked into the Sony product but it also required internet connection to download cover art or play Tidal. The other thing is that I don't see any digital output on the Sony. I might be wrong but I think what that means is that you cannot use another DAC if you wish to at some point. I'm confused. How is the Sony any better (in terms of functionality only, as we don't know the SQ differences) than the Bluesound Node 2 and Valut 2 combo? What am I missing? |
No but I’m in the process of buying a Node. I’ve spent considerable time picking the brains of a very competent audio engineer who works at the Magnolia Design Center. He assures me that an Internet connection (via your ISP) is not required for the Vault or the the Node even the folks at Bluesound agree that Internet access is not required https://support.bluesound.com/hc/en-us/articles/200898267-Does-my-Bluesound-Player-require-Internet-... |