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| New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2 for High Res Streaming? Personally, I think you are better off with the NODE. It is half the price of the Cambridge and has a much better user interface with BluOS. The NODE has native integration with just about every streaming service with the exception of Apple Musi... | |
| Meridian Direct DAC - Opinions Yes, I recall the 508 was around $3,500 when I purchased it around 1996 or 1997. It was actually a 508.20. I was having some problems with the transport and had to send it back for a warranty repair, and they changed the DAC to the 24-bit versio... | |
| iPhone to NAD 316 What are you playing from your iPhone? If its lower-quality files like MP3 or Spotify, your Lightning to RCA will probably be fine. If you have CD or higher res quality files, you might consider an inexpensive DAC, like the AudioQuest Dragonfly ... | |
| Good Match for BlueSound PowerNode 2i One more thought - if you're already looking at the LS50 Meta, I'd give serious thought to the new LS50 Wireless II. You'd be at about the same price as the Powernode 2i + LS50 Meta, but have the advantage of amplification built specifically for ... | |
| Good Match for BlueSound PowerNode 2i I've got a Powernode 2 (same amp section as the 2i, I believe) mated to Elac Debut Reference DBR62 speakers via Anti-cable 2.1. Not harsh at all, and I am very averse to "forward" or "aggressive" sounding audio gear. This is in a smaller system ... | |
| Bluesound Node Issues After the Firmware Upgrade I have both a Powernode 2 and the original Powernode N150. The 2 handles updates just fine, but the N150 will go into a solid red light. Sometimes connecting by wire will finish the update, but I had to do the last 2 updates via USB stick. The ... | |
| What does Sonos Connect 'do' to a recording? I have a Sonos Connect in one of my systems, where I use it merely as a streamer and output the signal to a Meridian Director DAC. The limitation you will find is that the Connect cannot resolve beyond 16/44.1k - higher res files will not play at... | |
| Good Match for BlueSound PowerNode 2i I've got the Elac Debut Reference DBR62 with a Powernode 2 in a second system. Very good match. | |
| Good sounding wired earbuds - affordable? I picked up a pair of NuForce EDC from Drop (drop.com) after seeing a favorable review in The Absolute Sound. I think they are currently going for $60. They also have a premium model (EDC3) for $100.I'm not a huge fan of IEMs (don't like how the... | |
| BlueSound Node 2i to Niam NAP 100 Bluesound staff have posted on their forum that the Powernode 2 series are 120W into 4 ohm. However, I still find it odd that they don't include that in their published specs. It is a good sounding unit, but as you point out, it has limited inp... | |
| Elac Debut Reference Another review:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmJjDoWzexo | |
| Elac Debut Reference I just received a catalog from Audio Advisor that showed these speakers for sale. However, they are not yet on the AA website (as of Dec. 12). I don't know the lead time for printing the catalog, but obviously AA were expecting to have them by no... | |
| In ear? vs. On/over ear? Your experience I bought a pair of relatively inexpensive NuForce IEMs after reading some favorable reviews. I bought them for traveling. Overall, I am not a big fan of IEMs. Mine sound fine, but I just can't get comfortable with them inserted into my ear. I ... | |
| Suggestions for Best Complete System -$1,000 or less??? Some good suggestions so far...I would suggest a Bluesound Powernode 2i and a pair of Elac B5.2 speakers as a simple one-box $1000 system, but I hear that the Powernode's price is going to increase by $100 soon due to the tariffs. Maybe look for ... | |
| How would you upgrade my entry level system? As someone else stated, for $5k I would just start over and sell your current equipment. But, for an upgrade path and more conservative approach...Since you already listen to ripped CDs (hopefully at full resolution), why upgrade the CD player? S... |