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Streamer advice

Looking for a little advice on streamers---I'm currently working on a simple second system and want to connect a decent streamer with my home Wifi. I have a Sugden A21 Signature integrated and a pair of Tekton Lore References. I'm currently using my MacBook Pro via Ifi Zen V2 DAC for Spotify. I want to add a dedicated streamer and I'm considering the Blue Sound Node 2i or the Cambridge Audio CXN V2. Budget is $1500. Are there other streamers I could consider? The Cambridge is on sale now with $200 off so that's a little tempting. Thanks in advance.

bluorion
edcyn
1,876 posts
 

I've mentioned this on this website, but when my Mytek Brooklyn Bridge bit the dust, Upscale Audio talked me into getting the CXN V2 mentioned by blisshifi above. It runs coolly & quietly and delivers SQ that often surpasses my SOTA/Alphason/Hana analogue set-up. As far as I'm concerned I'm now out of the market. 

bluorion OP
439 posts
 

Good advice from everyone--thank you. 

@edcyn That's good to know about the CXN, especially now since its on sale.

 

headphonedreams
523 posts
 

Volumio Primo or Rivo is in that price range. Just a Raspberry Pi works if you are a bit technical. 

 

 

https://orchardaudio.com/product-category/pecanpi/ 

lloyd1969
30 posts
 

I second getting the latest NODE. The Fidelity Audio PSU replacement adds about $130, then you can run it with the LPSU of your choice. If one from Fidelity Audio, total cost would be $1100-$1300 depending which LPSU you get. 

bacchus1234
29 posts
 

I’m with Fuzztone. I just received that streamer today as an upgrade from the BlueSound 2i and the difference in sound quality is frankly astonishing! 

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