feldmen4
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| spend on the streamer or on the DAC ? I was pretty much in your exact same place last spring. I planned to spend $5-6k on a DAC to upgrade from my Node 2 (not 2i). I planned to use the Node as a streamer into the new DAC. Looked at a lot of different units (reviews, specs, etc but did... | |
| I was going to give my son a system, with brand new Solid Steel rack but he has AirPods??? My 2 boys are like Mickey B’s. Love two channel. My old stereo is split between them now and one day my main system will be as well. I love that we have that in common though neither, at this point, is as afflicted as their father. Mainly I’m jus... | |
| Is easy to know when a non english speaker is writting? My job has taken me all over the world but every meeting and conference I have ever attended has been held primarily in English. I have so much admiration for those that are operating in a technical field in a non-native language. I can’t really i... | |
| Wall mounting on studs I have a similar set up though mine only uses 2 studs. I mounted it where the studs were and that forced my hand a little as they weren’t exactly where I was hoping thy would be but only by a couple inches. The one thing my audio dealer recommende... | |
| Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned? AR14 speakers. Bought new in 1978 for $320. Still sound great today in my youngest son’s dorm room. This is their 3rd tour of duty at the University of TN. | |
| Bluesound installed DAC - music killer? I had a Node 2 and was fairly happy with it for several years. Certainly not like a sheet over my speakers. Make sure you are not blue-toothing to it. Even though I had my Node connected to Ethernet from the get go it took me a bit to realize tha... | |
| External DAC? I recently upgraded from a Node 2 to a Mytek Manhattan. Originally planned to get the Manhattan w/o the network card and use the streamer in the Node but Mytek was adding in the network card for free (normally $1200). I played it both ways and fou... | |
| Analog or Digital and why? No, I’m not offended that my nearly magical streamer/DAC was just compared to a frigging iPod. I find tremendous pleasure in both my digital and my analog rigs. I just love listening to music - to me that’s what it’s all about. YMMV. | |
| Any advantage to Bluesound Node 2i Versus Streaming from PC I’m wondering why you would choose a Blusound Node 2i when you already have a capable DAC? In the Node you are paying for a streamer and a DAC but then you are only using the streamer. I’m assuming you have a price point you are comfortable with ... | |
| Why Crazy Prices paid for Pioneer 100 JBL L100 AR1 AR3 AR3A Interesting and timely thread as my circa 1978 AR14 speakers were just packed off to the University of TN for the third time today. I first took them in 1978, my oldest son had them there up through his graduation in 2019, and now my youngest move... | |
| Been away for a while, need some help My situation was similar to yours in some ways. I had a decent but older stereo that had fallen into disuse - just didn’t listen to a lot of music anymore. We did a remodel of our main living area a couple years ago and in the run up to that I got... | |
| 2k to 4k Streaming DAC You mentioned you were already aware of / looking at Mytek. Just to reinforce that idea I recently upgraded from a Blusound Node 2 to the Mytek Manhattan with internal network (streaming) card and I couldn’t be happier. This option is a little ab... | |
| Streamer Value Question Innous vs Bluesound I recently upgraded from a Node 2 (not 2i) to a Mytek Manhattan with network card. I originally did not plan to get the network card (streamer) but it was being offered for free with the DAC and I am glad that I got it. I have direct compared the ... | |
| DAC upgrade suggestion +1 @ erik_squires. I just upgraded from a Node 2 to a Mytek Manhattan w/ network card and could not be happier. Have listened for hours on end without any fatigue. Didn't realize digital could sound this good. YMMV. | |
| Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i? @b_limo I appreciate the acknowledgement and understand the situation. I also pulled the trigger quickly when Mytek came out with their MYTEK2020RELIEF special on the Manhattan ($300 discount + free network card + 10% donation as explained above).... |