Node2i to Aurender N100SC…WoW!


Just a quick post for Bluesound Node2i owners who are pondering what to upgrading to…let me tell you, The Aurender (N100SC) is a **HUGE** step up from the Node. I was using a Node2i with all the tweaks (Cullen pc, cat8, fat dot feet and Cardas lightning 15 coax) the Aurender is all around jaw droppingly better (no golden ears here either).  I’m using a Virtual Dynamics PC and the same coax and CAT8 as before. No regrets whatsoever on the money spent. Amazing.
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@jetter yes, the ARC DAC7. The only thing that I added to the Aurender was a Virtual Dynamics power cord. The best I can describe it, is the music has more weight to it, more realistic. The soundstage is magnificent.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.  I am using a Node 2i with an external DAC and of course when I read about your upgrade and sound improvement it is a temptation to follow suit.

  

@jl1ny I am almost in your same shoes and have also been chatting with @ghdprentice about this upgrade

I was curious and searched this Aurender model and found this post

I have the ARC DAC8 being fed by a Node 2i. I got an open box N100SC tonight from Upscale...haven't seen any used lately.  I am very excited about experience to come.

@dhite71 I don’t want to impose any expectation bias upon you. So I’ll hold my comments until you get some listening time with it. Enjoy!