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| Bluesound Node N130 I have the Node 130 and a Denafrips DAC. Denafrips said the Node works better with a USB to their DACs. Maybe that's true for other DACs also. | |
| Steely Dan UHQR @rbertalotto @bigtwin I saw somewhere on the internet that Becker & Fagan used Magneplanar III speakers--not bookshelf--to master their recordings back in the day. The IIIa Maggies I used to own had a wonderfully realistic midrange, but w... | |
| cleaning gritty surface noise on LPs @ghdprentice Thanks for your response, but you missed my mention of using a Nitty Gritty Record Cleaning Machine, which is a vacuum cleaning machine. I have used very similar practices to yours--LAST preservative, then routine cleaning with a c... | |
| For wi-fi streamers--a discovery to increase wi-fi strength @seekerbob Thanks for that tip. I also have a MacBook Pro, but didn't know you could test the wi-fi that way. My readings aren't quite as good as yours, though, so you've got great wi-fi. | |
| For wi-fi streamers--a discovery to increase wi-fi strength @soix @ghdprentice I tried to connect the Node with an ethernet cable to my mesh extender, but couldn't get the BluOS app to work. I've put in a support request to Bluesound, Today I reviewed my notes about the Node and see I already tried us... | |
| For wi-fi streamers--a discovery to increase wi-fi strength @soix Thanks for the recommendation of the ethernet cable. I can move my mesh extender and use a shorter ethernet cable I already have to see if it makes any difference. I'm skeptical that it will, although I think even a Bluesound tech suppor... | |
| For wi-fi streamers--a discovery to increase wi-fi strength I am not running an ethernet cable to my streamer. Occasionally, my wi-fi strength drops and that sometimes causes problems with the streaming, but generally that isn't an issue and the wi-fi usually remains in the "Excellent" range. When the wi... | |
| Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise @james_edward I have the Node 130 (the one after the 2i), and find the SQ superb with Qobuz and Tidal, with hi-res, well-recorded music (equivalent to LP quality). But the 130 may have significant improvements over the 1st and 2nd generation No... | |
| Should I graduate to floor standers or will larger bookshelves suffice? @jonasandezekiel You mentioned your room is an open floor plan and asymmetrical. I’ve lived with such a room for decades. There is a conventional corner behind the right speaker and a more open area with a corner behind the left. With convention... | |
| LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW! In the ’70s: Infinity 1001A In the ’80s: Bang & Olufsen M-100-2; Magnepan IIIA; Apogee Duetta II In secondary systems: Paradigm Monitor 9, Event TR6, PSB Image 4T, PSB Alpha AM3 | |
| Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best, @ghdprentice I upgraded my Apogee Duetta II pair with new ribbons, crossovers and internal damping material, and they're better than ever. I agree they deserve the highest quality associated equipment. For my asymmetrical listening room and ec... | |
| New to Streaming I have a Bluesound Node 130, and found its DAC quite adequate, with barely discernible improvement (if any) adding an outboard Denafrips Ares II DAC. The Bluesound app lets you see the strength of your Wi-fi signal. Mine is excellent when my netw... | |
| The latest audiophile streamer craze @erik_squires OP The 5 dBm improvement I obtained is with a mesh router. I put the aluminum behind the base router. There is a satellite/extension (whatever it's called) in the same room as my streamer, so I could also try putting Al foil beh... | |
| The latest audiophile streamer craze I tried this after reading the article, and it actually worked! My wi-fi signal went from -48dBm (which my BlueOS app says is "Excellent") to -43dBm, which is the lowest number I've gotten). Since my signal was excellent already, I'll be surpris... | |
| Upgrade from Bluesound Node @chemarcelo You didn’t state which Bluesound Node you have. Apparently, there have been significant improvements with the model upgrades, and even the original was rated Class B by Stereophile. I have the Node 130 and the Ares II, and I think the... |