I recommend the Cambridge Audio CXN 60. I use it for the same purposes that the OP will, to play files from my NAS and Qobuz, and he won’t have to switch anything. It also has AirPlay and Chromecast , a good app, and will be way under budget, and a definite step up from the Node
Streamer matching to system
I am looking to upgrade from my blusound node. I am running a McIntosh MA5300 integrated amp with Revel f208’s and a velodyne DD10 sub with iPad as control interface. I am looking for recommendations for a hifi streamer & digital transport that can store digitally purchased hi res music files. The innuous models come to mind but wondering if there are other products / solutions that I should demo? Some other considerations: very open to used gear, no limitations on space to house the solution, MQA is not required as I prefer Qobuz, trying to stick close to $3k budget. Cheers!
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Is the streamer the issue or the DAC inside? I use a Node 3 with an external DAC feeding ML Monolith electrostatics and have no issue with the sound. I just store my digital files on my PC and let the Node access them via ethernet (best for reliability) or wifi. I find the BluOS app very easy to use. |
@matt_mccloat if you’re using McIntosh built in DAC, my recommendation would be to add a good external DAC and worry about the streamer at a later point. |
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