Bluesound Node settings

I have all Transparent speaker cables and IC’s. My first DH Labs was their Power Plus Cryo cable for my Denafrips Ares II DAC which I use for my Brennan B2 cd ripper. I have since come to really appreciate DH Labs cables. It was John at The Cable Co who recommended that DH Lab power cable and he was so right. So moving forward DH Labs will be on my very short list when upgrading/switching cables…

I actually just sent a final price request on the Mirage USB at Cable Co. I do see myself pulling the trigger. Just so I can compare. And if there is a difference, I’ll just keep either and sell the other🤷🏼‍♂️…

Be sure to adjust your Node to "fixed output" or "fixed volume".  Not at home so don't remember the exact name.

There is “Output Level Fixed” and “Audio Clock Trim”. Do I want these 2 settings on or off?

@kingbr If you are using an external DAC and preamp, you want the Output Level Fixed. 

With regard to the Audio Clock Trim, according to Bluesound: ”The Audio Clock Trim switch was added to adjust an issue with some specific chipsets of external DACs. If you are hearing noise, dropouts or jitter, please disable Auto Clock Trim.”

@kingbr - treat your Node to an Audio Envy digital cable (USB or RCA)

Also get an Audio envy Power cable for the Node

I found there was a noticeable improvement across tha board by replacing the interconnect and power cables. I connect the Node directly into the amp using high quality OCC Silver interconnect cables

Also upgrade the cables for the Denefrips and you’ll have exceptional sound quality.

You might want to first try changing the cables on the ndoe and take the Denefrips out of the system just to see how much better the Node sounds - you can always add it back later if needed

Regards - Steve