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Interconnect cable recommendations for Node 2i and DAC
You might want to think about Qobuz instead of Tidal, better SQ and no worries about MQA decoding, also same price now, too. 
NAD M33
Dave and Troy I’m looking forward to hearing what you think, I will likely buy one when they become available, let me know.. 
How important is the source used with a DAC to obtain optimal quality from Tidal ?
I don’t know the answer, but I will say that I have both Tidal MQA and the highest quality Qobuz through a NAD M-10 and prefer the SQ of Qobuz. I had a Blusound Node 2i and liked it but clearly there are much better DACs out there than what’s in t... 
I sold a CAL Aria Tube CD player and buyer claims a burning smell
I’ve sold and bought stuff on eBay for years, not a ton volume wise, but including some high value electronics, a car, and a few motorcycles.  In the description in all caps I put, “SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS,” though sometimes I’ll offer a DOA warran... 
NAD M33
i have the M-10 now and like it a lot, pretty excited about maybe a big upgrade.... 
Anthem STR or Naim Uniti Nova for Paradigm Persona 3F?
I’ve had the NAD M10 since shortly after it came out, currently used with a brand new pair of Wharfdale EVO 4.2 3-way standmounts. The speakers are not nearly broken in, maybe 10 hours or so, so not really fair to judge them with the M-10 but I wi... 
is this the greatest live band of all time?
So many great bands, hard to pick best the concert, but undoubtedly the best (non) entrance was Pink Floyd. Saw them at the Cleveland Municipal Stadium, late 70’s I think. Had four banks of speakers, the main stage and the three other points. The ... 
Really need some help finding a full range speaker
Chorus, the OP said that he WAS concerned about not being able to hear the speakers first.  Very hard to do that depending on where you live, especially buying used. 
Lumin or Aurender
I have the NAD M10 and love it.  I have zero connectivity issues using Wi-Fi, though I decided to do the wired route because sound quality seemed a bit better, could be just my imagination though!.  I’m using Zu Omen Dirty Weekenders for speakers ... 
Cool it!
+1 ericschI use the same thing and it works great.  Comparatively speaking, pretty inexpensive, too. 
What was your most disappointing album purchase?
The last Monkees album. 
Great Qobuz streamer. Upgrade from Bluesound Node 2
I just got the NAD M10 and it sounds much better than the Bluesound Node 2i/Yamaha integrated amp I replaced it with, right in your price range. 
Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers
Grannyring,Outside of a quality power cord and direct ethernet connection to high speed internet service, what more can you do to make a Node 2i better? 
Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d
Thanks for all the responses, lots to take in and research, I truly appreciate everyone’s help! 
Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d
My speakers are rated at 86, and is for a small bedroom system, maybe 12x14 feet is size, and has appropriate room treatments.  I would imagine anything 25 watts or above would be sufficient.