There are some nice affordable all-in-one systems out there. I am not a fan of wasting money in the long run as most of us are so I preferred to buy separates. This way when your streaming transport goes out you can replace it. I use the BlueSound NODE. It does have a DAC but I prefer the DAC in my OPPO 205. Eventually I will upgrade but I’m very happy with the BlueSound APP. I can use MConnect through the OPPO to stream but I really like the BSN APP as a lot of people do. One of the big advantages is you are not stuck with a certain brand or sound. Plus DACs are like computers. There’s always a better one around the corner. Sometimes for less money. I’m not sure why you’re not just using your OPPO 105 as your streamer and your DAC. It should be very good. That being said multiple components means more space, more power cords, more interconnects, and finally, sometimes more cost. It’s all about the quality of sound and the ease of use. If you do get the BSN just buy a used 2i for $200 instead of the NODE for $450 on sale. When I decide on the sound or app I’m looking for the NODE will not be wasted. It will replace one of my old SONOS streamers. Try just using the OPPO 105 or see if you can try a BlueSound product feeding into your Schiit. I hope this helped.
Whats the difference ...
Hello all,
I'm not in the market at the moment but after reading a review on the most recent stereo file of an affordable, all in one streaming preamp, I'm curious what the difference between one of these units and my existing setup would be?
Right now I'm using Mconnect to stream Tidal into my Oppo105 which then feeds into a Schitt Gungnir. I'm perfectly happy with how wide and revealing the sound is from this combination. I'm just curious what the difference is between that multi-unit setup and the all-in-one machines.