big_greg
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| best SQ improvement DAC under $1000 to pair with Bluesound Node 2i Get this and sell your Node and you're well under $1K. TEAC NT-505-B USB DAC Network Preamplifier, Black | eBay I have no affiliation with the seller. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Northeast Corridor - Steely Dan Live! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Joe Perry - Let the Music Do the Talking | |
| FM Tuners Your need for an antenna will vary based on your proximity to the broadcast tower, strength of signal, hills, building, etc. between you and the tower. Some tuners do a better job pulling in distant stations. Some are better at separating out si... | |
| Upgrading your system three options DAC, Cartridge or speaker cables??? @big_greg the only thing the OP needs is a new external DAC and a digital coax cable using the coax out on the 2i and you bypass the 2i DAC. I went down that path with a pretty high end DAC. The NT-505 sounded better to me. By the time you spe... | |
| Upgrading your system three options DAC, Cartridge or speaker cables??? See if you can find a TEAC NT-505. It's been discontinued, but there are still some out there. It is a streamer / DAC and is a nice step up from the Node 2i. I would avoid trying to "upgrade" the Node 2i with an external DAC, cables, etc. I we... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Daft Punk - Discovery | |
| FM Tuners A good FM signal can sound really good with a good tuner and antenna. Pay attention to the last item. Depending on your location, you may need to consider a roof mounted antenna. The FM Tuner site previously mentioned is a great resource. Yes,... | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? I’m always amazed how anyone can hear differences in DACS Ignorance is bliss. At least you save money by avoiding upgrades. | |
| a remarkably basic question about Roon I pooh-poohed Roon for a long time. I didn't see the point in paying for a subscription for something that didn't really provide anything in terms of musical content (which I was already getting with Qobuz, Tidal, and other services) and required... | |
| Next best exponential DAC quality level? Every DAC I've listened to has a different sound signature. They are subtle, but easy enough to detect, with the caveat being that the source files are of good quality and your system is up to the task of revealing the differences. Spending mor... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues. Imported. All the way from Canada! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? The Crusaders - Chain Reaction, MFSL That Feat record kicked a$$! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Little Feat - Electrif Lycanthrope. Oh yeah! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? I found a valuable record in my collection that I wasn’t aware of. When I went to put the Crystal Castles S/T LP into my Discogs collection, I found that the lowest priced copy for sale (out of a dozen) was $150. I paid $13 in 2016. I don’t get it... |