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Can a Bluesound Node 2i power supply really be upgraded?

I mean...by improving its components, not with a YOUR preferred streamer brand...;-)
Sure, you can upgrade the C-7 power cord. We all get that.

But, what about the power supply.
I only see 3 options:

1. Fidelity in UK
2. Some dude in Poland selling on eBay
3. Rumors of Teddy Pardo making one for the Node 2i.

It has to be DIY for the first two and not really what I'm looking to do with my streamer - I mean, if i'm going to to a DIY LPS upgrade, I'd like it to be easier to buy.

Anybody know anything or actually made it work?
ianrmack
ianrmack OP
227 posts
 
@fuzztone 

Stuck with BLuos? Hardly. Even so, it's widely regarded as a solid iOS app. Very stable with easy 3rd part integration to Tidal, Qobuz, etc.

I can use it if I want.
I can go from Tidaldirect.
I can use Bluetooth.
I can use WiFi.
I can use ethernet.
I can use its DAC.
I can use my Chord Qutest.

It's simply a fantastic product and NO ONE has been able to measurably show that spending $1500 more on a Lumin actually improves SQ.
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fuzztone
5,506 posts
 
Sorry that you don’t know any better. It’s the first streaming app I ever used and I’ve found others that are faster, easier and do all that and more except for Tidal Connect and who needs it?
I’d rather have BandCamp and SoundCloud.
Too bad you don’t have THAT option on a BluNode.
Maybe you should bought something with LPS built in and swappable OS.
Instead of pricey lipstick.
rareace
113 posts
 
@wjob Did you pair it with a good LPS? It scales with better power...
-Alex
wjob
60 posts
 
Yes, S-Booster.  You could also try the iFi low-noise switchmode.
rareace
113 posts
 
@wjob Interesting...I have the Polish one and it is more than small difference for me in my system. Got better when I upgraded my LPS as well.
-Alex
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