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Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
Roon Nucleus has both internal and external hard drive capability for archiving CD's.  Roon's best feature is to mix your owned CD's along side your streaming service selections.  Add the metadata and you are all set for a great listening session. 
Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
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Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound
I would suggest, if you are going to use Roon then you are wasting money buying the software that comes withr Auralic, Aurender, or Innous, when you could buy the Roon Nuclues. I’m thinking you already have a DAC.Cost of Roon Nucleus $1400, 1tb SS... 
Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i?
@mrklas thanks for your responseSince I wrote last I have decided to buy the Roon Nucleus with an SBooster power supply and a 1TB SSD to replace the Node 2i over coax and Roon from the Windows 10 computer.  I am waiting on them to be delivered.  I... 
Really need some help finding a full range speaker
OHM speakers allow for a 120 day in home audition.  Huge soundfield from a slim and not to tall enclosure.  The Walsh 3000 is approx. 11" x 11"x 41" tall, goes from 32- 20,000 hz, need 45 watts, and will fill a space from 2400-5400 square feet and... 
Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i?
Yes @mrklas, I am using the C49 as my DAC.  So my question was: Is the M50.2 a better sounding streamer than the Node 2i since the M50.2 has no DAC.  I believe this is a question that is in line with the OP's original question of "Where to go now"... 
Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i?
Many comments liking the Bluesound BluOS. I like it too. I'm using the Node 2i with the McIntosh C49 internal DAC and the SQ improved.  Has anyone here upgraded (?) from the Node 2i to the NAD M50.2? Is there an increase in sound quality? 
My room has "zero" slap echo. Do I need room treatments?
Thanks, I do have the Stereophile test CD's and an SPL meter so I will do my best.   
My room has "zero" slap echo. Do I need room treatments?
Forgot that you asked about the bass.  I just added two JL Audio E112's to the room and it is incredible what they have done to my whole system's SQ.  As I said above I have a large and very irregular room and needed these subs to pressurize the r... 
My room has "zero" slap echo. Do I need room treatments?
Thanks for your responses.  To clarify about my room... the horizontal log walls are flat on the inside except for a 1" miter cut at the top and bottom ( so there is about 6" of flat surface and a 2" groove).  If you bang the side of your fist aga... 
Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i?
This does seem to be an open forum on streamers and operating systems.  I would like to know if anyone likes or dislikes the Play-FI operating system?  
Cables: Okay, I'm a believer.
I have the Morrow PH7 phono cable.  Get them to break it in for at least 4 or 5 days worth.  They are 45% off right now.  You won't believe what you will hear.  Did an AB test with my Audioquest Wind interconnect after a complete break-in of the M... 
My room has "zero" slap echo. Do I need room treatments?
Thank you for your suggestions.  My ceiling has wood beams as well and is probably helping as you suggested and I have a tall silk plant (8') in the front wall corner.  Hope it is helping as well.  Thanks tom6897.The left wall is all glass with fu... 
Looking to upgrade McIntosh system, needing advice!
I recently added 2 JL Audio E112 subs.  They were very easy to integrate and it is amazing the difference they made to the treble, mids and sound field.  Also, you should really consider power, speaker, and interconnect cables as equal to a compon... 
Qobuz or Tidal?
I was happy with the sound of both services.  I found that large file size as far as the cost of my internet did not matter using Qobuz. My subscription with ATT is only 25 mbps and it works fine on HiRes.  Also, I felt that Qobuz did a much bette...