Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers

in all fairness compare the 2 streamers with both running into the same DAC

I have had the modification of the Terry Pardo MiniTeddy upgrade power supply implemented with the Bluesound N130. The supply was $300.00, but the shipping cost to the US was $125.00. Recieived in one week.

The are also power supply modifications for the Node 2i.

I play ripped CDs, digitized vinyl LPs, and Qobuz thru the Roon software application.

I do not and have not every used the DAC function of the Node N130, so I cannot comment on that aspect of the devices.

The Node N130 feeds a Naim DAC V1, which feeds vintage Naim electronics, and a vintage pair of passive Linn Isobarik speakers.

The change has resulted in pronounced clarity on low level details of the recordings. Very Good improvement on micro dynamics, and the over all scale of the recordings.

Excellent improvement on percussion on well recorded releases.

Pleased with the purchased. I have used TP devices before and I trust the organization’s commitment to a quality product.

3 weeks ago, I bought an Auralic Aries G1.1 streamer. It replaced a Bluesound Node 130 with Teddy Pardo LPS. 
 

The Auralic sounds much, much better. Cleaner, clearer, deeper, wider, fuller.

I have a pretty resolving system. Linear Tube Audio Z40 int am driv8ng Dynaudio heritage specials with a denafrips Pontus 2 in between.

I prefer the BLUOS app, but the Aries is a huge improvement.