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Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
 soix, You've been extremely helpful.  Now all that's left is to place the order....  
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
The $1500 for the Innuos Pulsemini is definitely streching it to the absolute limit. But then, I don't want to regret not getting as good as possible and then wanting to upgrade later on.   
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Soix,   Does the Pulsemini support MQA from Tidal?  Is this a "real" consideration in your view?  Does it support Roon?  I am an absolute neophyte about Roon, so I have no idea if it's something that is worth going after.    
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
vthokie83 and soix, So for me; the real question is, does the Pulsemini deliver enough of a boost in SQ to warrant the cost?  I know it's an unaswerable question really.  Is it $1000 better than a newer node?  $500-600 better than an Eversolo?  O... 
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Cambridge CXN V2?  
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Or .abe a newer model Node?  
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Ok. So here we go again.  Streamers.  A quick look online and a couple of models pop up.   Eversolo 6.  Innuos mini. Thoughts?  Other choices?  
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Well, not what I wanted to hear, but it is what it is.    
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Vthokie83,    Excellent idea.   I'll touch base with Alvin. I have a couple of photos of the connection side of the Node that may help.  It is a 2i, so that may not be good news.  
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Are all HDMI cables able to support I2S?  I've seen on some discussions that you have to be careful of what I2S cable is used because there is no standard and some companies us different formats.  I'll definitely be checking my Node when I get hom... 
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Now that I think about it...Alvin from Vinshine told me to use the USB port, so I'm hopeful.    
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
On my previous thread, one of the posts stated that they use the USB from their Node to connect to a DAC.  So you're saying 'there's a chance".    
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
Houston, we have a problem.....  
Connection options from Node to Denafrips Iris to Pontus
I think my Node has a USB output.  I'll check when I get home.  I just checked the Bluesound website and it shows a USB out. I sure hope so!    
Streamer/DAC combinations
Soix, any advice on wiring.