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Unitiqute 2 failing - what to do

I have a set of Harbeth P3ESR hooked up to a unitiqute 2...and it has been a beautiful marriage. I love the NAIM sound but their user interface is awful (at least on my device) and there are so many little glitches with the UQ streaming that I am not even going to start into it.  After an email to Naim (not the first) they say they no longer support the UQ2.

So, I purchased a B/S NODE (132 - the new one) and hooked it up (analogue) and none of the Harbeth greatness is coming through.  I may try a digital connect and/or improved analogue connectors but It's so bad I can't see it making up the lost ground.   The sound change is drastic...not subtle.  

Without sinking $3K into another "all in one" type streamer any recommendations? 

thx in advance

movingeast

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mike_in_nc
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Sorry about your Naim. What power amplifier are you using between the Node 132 and the Harbeths? Part of the Naim?

The new Node Icon is reported to have a considerably better DAC. I have not yet heard it, but perhaps you can exchange your 132 for that and give it a try.

I also have a pair of P3ESR, and I run them with a powerful (300 wpc) SS amp. That amount of juice probably isn't necessary, but I like the results.

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