djones51

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Image/soundstage and punch/bass
I like  my Ohm 2000's  never heard Maggies so can't  offer a comparison.  The woofer faces down on the Ohm you can feel it in the floor when you get them turned up a bit if you're  not  on a slab.  
Which Integrated with Power,Current, and Bass
I had a 225 I  used with B & W 804 for years never lacked for power with them also  used it with paradigm 85f which were more sensitive , drove those with ease. I sold it wanting  to go with some tubes. Only problem I  had was the amp started ... 
Vindication at Last!
Ha, sounds almost as nutty as the magic magnetic mats which aren't  an April fools joke.  
Good Product or Nonsense?
Nonsense  
How much power is too much power. how about 20,000 watts
I think it’s a 10000 watt mono amp at least that’s what it shows down in the specification section. The ad is for 2 of them I believe , either way it’s overkill unless you want to losen all the bolts in your car. 
Will Technology Kill the Audiophile Hobby?
2000 years the last thing humans  will  be  worried  about is audio if the species  still exists.   
Questions about Node 2i
Bobpaule The only thing I  can  tell  you  is when I  look in settings on my 2i it shows I am connected to my 5ghz network.  
Problems with Bluesound Vault and PC app finding Node2 that are wireless
I have the 2i and haven't had any problems with connections or updates. SMB  is the file sharing  protocol they use which has been around since the 1980's and is still widely used in small networks.  
Anyone tried Benchmark cables?
I use benchmarks xlr cables between the DAC 3b and my integrated amp.  I have no complaints  sounds wonderful to me.  
Streamer recommendations for dummies.
Does changing the gain settings in the Node 2i make a difference ? 
Relative component value to overall SQ.
Not as many B & M stores to hang around listening to different types and prices of speakers , amps etc.. as when I started out, actually there is only 1 left within about an hour and half drive from where I live now so it’s a little harder to ... 
Advice Needed: Bluesound Node vs Vault
I have my hard drive attached to a NAS server with usb and the HDD is   configured as a file share and I have never had any problem with my Node2i finding the library and playing from it. IF the NAS is running a DLNA  UPNP server the Bluesound wil... 
Advice Needed: Bluesound Node vs Vault
For future reference since you seem to have yours working for the vault 2 the page is https://www.bluesound.com/products/vault-2/attachment/v510_usb_stick_3-2-6/You have to fill out your information and they will email you a link to the download p... 
Advice Needed: Bluesound Node vs Vault
Go to the download page under support , scroll down to your product and select it and follow instructions, they email a link to the firmware download.  
Advice Needed: Bluesound Node vs Vault
The only other thing I can think of is the update might have gotten corrupted during download and locked it up and it thinks its  still updating flashing green/ red,  did you try downloading the manual update and perform it by usb stick to overwri...