Streaming from Bluesound Node2i

The Node is more than a streamer. It is a player of local files via NAS and USB. In my experience ethernet (via a nodel) is much more stable than wifi. They might sound similar unless you go Cat 8 or better but WiFi is a stinking hassle ttcomparitively. BluSound is also a hassle making you clear queue anytime you want to play something. Qobuz playlist creation nowhere near Spotify ease but the SQ is great.

Skip tidal. Turn off MQA in roon. Use Qobuz, as it is truly uncompressed. MQA is just another form of compression, and the bluesound cannot output mqa to another DAC. I have a noDe2i going coax to my DAC. I use roon. I use Qobuz. It’s perfect. 

You guys using Node2i, are use using the app on ipad/android or is there another way to search and chose what to play?

What made a big difference for the positive with my 2i was using a very reasonably priced Supra Cat 8+ ethernet cable (vs the one supplied) purchased from seller zendada on eBay.  He calls it a Cat 8+ but it is really a Cat 8.  Delivery is free and in like 2 days or so.

One thing, if you decide to buy one only buy from him.  The other seller is in England and you get hit with a $20 mailing charge and it takes a month to get to you.

You certainly can.

I purchased an external DAC with digital coax and lost the complete unfold of MQA.  I think people are crazy if they can't hear the difference when listening to MQA.  I listened to the Node 2i at the dealer and they added an external DAC.  They told me the sound difference was incredible.  They did 5 blind tests and I picked the Node 2i played by itself every time.  All the dealer was trying to do was to make more money.  Hooked up everything on my system. It sounded thin when I add the DAC.  So, I ended up selling the DAC and coax for half of what I paid for it through Audiogon.  I think I have learned my lesson.  If you blind test before you buy and trust you gut you will be better off.  The Node 2i sounds incredible by itself.  If other streams cost $3,000 or more sound better, how much better?  Dealers can be snake oils sales people so be ware.