Upgrade from Bluesound Node


I currently have a Bluesound Node used as a streamer And a Denafrips Ares II DAC. I stream music from from Amazon. 
My system is Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution and a Vitus MI100 integrated amp. 
I was thinking upgrading the front end of my system since I listen only to streaming music. 
I was considering a PS Audio PerfectWave Direct Stream Jr DAC with a Bridge II streamer. Do you think it is a worthy upgrade? I’m open to suggestions. The simpler the setup the better. I’m also thinking in getting something used, if it’s worth it. 
My room is about 13x17 ft. 

thank you

chemarcelo

Showing 2 responses by riccitone

The Eversolo DMP A6 is kind of everywhere in the reviews now. All kind of new ones out there now comparing against it  as well. But it still stands as a clear upgrade from the Node by a very large margin. Included Amazon a music I think. Plenty of options and natively operated services/apps. Excellent topology and signal isolation, great/much better sound from what everyone claims. Around $899 I think:

Eversolo DMP-A6 Streamers, Network Player, Music Service and Streaming MQA Full Decode, DAC, DSD512 PCM768kHz/32Bit Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, 6’’HD Touchscreen, Exclusive App https://a.co/d/cF5VPXX

Theres even a masters edition version of it that boasts even better sound via extra digital clocks and filters. 

 

Also haven’t heard it, but the Volumio Rivo is supposed to noticeably improve upon Eversolo in sound presentation. It uses a Khadas type cpu. The only thing is that you’ll need to get into using Volumio OS, which is actually really good. Lots of helpful plug-ins and sound options, mist very effective and useful. You’d also get a free subscription to their top tier version of their software if you purchase one of their in house streaming devices.

I’ve currently got a Pi2 design Mercury streamer using Volumio and think it still sounds very good - but am also considering an upgrade. I was looking looking at the Eversolo masters edition, until the Rivo showed up. Only possible dealbreaker, I don’t think Volumio supports Amazon music? But I do know Qobuz sounds exceptional through this software (as does Tidal). Band amp is also available through the plug-in section, also sounds great.