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Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!

I got the BSN to run to my NAD M51 DAC and everything sound like the treble has been turned up +10db. The bass is also weak. I use Qobuz and Tidal and both sound the exact same way. I can listen to cd’s  is my Oppo of the same music with no problem. 
 

what gives, is it really this bad?

last_lemming
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oddiofyl
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Subwoofer setting was a good suggestion.   Bluesound is actually pretty good for the money in my experience.    You need to spend two or three times the amount to better it.

last_lemming OP
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So where did my thinking go wrong with this thing. I always assumed to use it as a transport for the digital signal from the BNS and never use it’s internal DAC. So as long as the data file is “true” shouldn’t the SQ be determined by my outboard DAC?

jl35
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long combative debate about importance of source (Streamer/CD Transport) vs DAC...I believe it all matters...not all do

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mapman
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So as long as the data file is “true” shouldn’t the SQ be determined by my outboard DAC?

Yes…Maybe not 100% but  very close for all practical purposes. As long as everything is configured and operating properly. At least that is my experience to date after 15 years of streaming.

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