Upgraded from Node to 432-evo-aeon-music-server and its another world sonically


I recently upgraded from a BlueSound Node to a 432Evo Aeon and the difference is astonishing. Across the board improvements in soundstage size and depth, dynamics, blackness of background, bass articulation and impact. Solo intruments and voices have more body and presence and compex musical passages are made more comprehensible both through the clarity of individual intruments as well as the overall balance between the players. The result is a highly detailed but musical sound by no means analytical. Not an xray but full blooded rich lucious sound.There are also a wide range of filters and adjustments to tailor the sound to individual taste and  systems. It also functionally combines streamer/cd ripper/roon core. It has a bit perfect ripper as well a 2tb ssd standard with option to order larger drives for additional charge.

Also, it's modular with an upgrade path at any level and a greater likelihood of being futureproof. As far as 432 tuning is concerned I will leave it up to each owner to decide how much to use it. I dont use it in my normal listening but there is so much else to recommend about the sound quality of this unit that it's the least consequential aspect of a purchasing decision to purchase. Not cheap but well worth the money for a great digital front end.

Associated equipment

Lyngdorf MP 60 2.1

Infigo Method 6

Alta Adams

Cardas clear beyond and beyond xl power cords

Wireworld gold eclipse 8 interconnects

Enklein Trek USB

Wywires Silver Speaker cable shotgun

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I just upgraded to 432 evo Aeon as well.  I have node2 , vault 2i, WiiM ultra, and Sonos.  Didn’t think it would make much of a difference because they’re just 0s and 1s. Then I went to Dr. Vinyl here in Baltimore, and was blown away.  (No, he didn’t ask me to post it here. He doesn’t know I’m doing this.  I just mention him because Jose is awesome.)  You can hear everything in a very three dimensional way, that is not analytical at all. The music is extremely vivid, yet pleasant.  You have to hear it to truly appreciate how awesome this thing is.  I’ve finally reached my Audio Nirvana. 
 

power amp: Mcgary SA1E

pre amp: Mcgary SPA1

DAC: LTA Aero

speakers: KEF Blade 2 Meta

Cables: Maze audio

I forgot to mention that I auditioned streamers from Auralic, Hifirose, Ideon, and Lumin with DACs from Nagra, Chord, and Moon Audio.  None of them made me want to change out the streamer for much more money. I’m so happy with the 432 Evo Aeon and LTA Aero combo.