Streaming 102


Happy holidays! I posted here 2 weeks ago about entering the streaming domain and got many helpful replies. I did get a used Bluesound Node2 and have been streaming Quobuz. I can't believe the sound, especially for such an entry level product, however I have been intrigued by the reviews of the Shiit Yggdrasil DAC. If I connect the Node2 to it would I get the full benefit or should I consider another streamer? A good friend has the Lumin T1 and I have heard the T2 is even better but as I say I the Shiit seems like the way to go. Thanks in advance for more replies, Joe.

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I guess what I need to know is what 1k or so streamer I could pair with the Shiit Yggdrasil that would better a Lumin T2. Also a consideration is I have many cds that I play with an Esoteric X-01 D2. Should I consider putting a transport into the mix that would allow for playing/upsampling my cds and streaming and sell the SACD player? You can probably tell I am a novice so excuse my ignorance, and thank you.

Thanks soix4, I am in no hurry as I am really enjoying the Node2. Just fishing for some experience and knowledge from the community. I mostly listen to jazz and classical and have 4.5 records that I play on the Kuzma StabiR with 4point11 in addition to many cds. The rest is a Luxman 509X, Pass XP-25 phono and ML 11As with REL S812s.

Thanks, upon further reflection is it time to sell the SACD player and look for a transport/streamer/DAC to integrate all? This will be an end game for me, no upgraditis to follow. What could I expect for 5k used? I appreciateĀ  it.

I think if I kept the SACD player I could connect it to a T2 and use it's DAC. It would probably sound better as the Esoteric is old and I know DACs have evolved significantly. The Esoteric has always pleased me with it's sound though. Decisions, decisions, decisions but I am not in a hurry and will keep options open. Can deal with the Node2 and turntable while the player gets it's drawer repaired.

Just found out the T2 doesn't have inputs. Heard the Aurender A 10 would suit my purpose. Never heard DSD fuzztone3, can you elaborate?