ianrmack
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| Moving up from a Node 2i well, ive heard the Lumin app does rival BluOS.BluOS still does not handle Apple Music which is a bummer.I also like the Node's "back-up" use of Bluetooth.I live in downtown Chicago where Xfinity/Comcast internet is FAST...but over the past 6 mont... | |
| Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music Feel better?dude, you got 10 responses in 3 months to your 10 paragraph missive. ‘Nuff said.drop the ego attachments and apprach this differently if you want help. | |
| Looking to get the best out of Redbook Cd listening with Dac a d Transport under 5K? Sorry, man, but your haphazard approach seems to be taking you in an undirected trajectory.Just make sure that your DAC has some inputs so that streaming can be incorporated as soon as you wake up and realize that millions of songs are at your fin... | |
| Looking to get the best out of Redbook Cd listening with Dac a d Transport under 5K? Larry...dude...come on, man...some info please.you get what you give.whats your system, your music, your growth path with streaming...?spaghetti, here’s your next wall you can throw yourself against....😉 | |
| Moving up from a Node 2i @ mattshere that’s nice. But also to be expected and not surprising especially with your choice of DAC. Isn’t it awesome tho??!!what we really need to hear and quantify , per the OP’s question, is what happens to overall SQ if you replace the No... | |
| The Modern DAC killed High Resolution Music - has Stereophile proven it? Nah...larger companies like Apple do not give a crap about “audiophile quality”. They cede that 3-4% market to the specialty players you mention.then, if they do get traction and make a market, they will be bought. | |
| The Modern DAC killed High Resolution Music - has Stereophile proven it? SACD?HDCD?and now hi Rez streaming whatever...it’s never ever been widely accepted and has never reached any level of commercial success.who cares.most people can’t tell the difference between MP3 and CD quality so why would manufactures sink thei... | |
| Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music @gdrnbob....sure, ok.Thats why the OP gets only 4-5 responses. But, let’s make sure we don’t hurt his feelings...🤔😆ask questions succinctly and be specific and watch how others lean in and help.Like I said in my post before, get your self a Blueso... | |
| Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music Kills me that people wax on for 10 paragraphs without ever mentioning a budget.get a Google chrome or an Apple TV and you’re all set.add a DAC for better SQ.skip the BS and buy a used bluesound.notthat hard....except to those trying to read your m... | |
| Moving up from a Node 2i Not so sure the post below this is to be taken factually.lots of discussions about how the streamer makes an impact and lots of reference points on how SQ improvements can be had that are superior to a Node 2i....which I have into a Chord Qutest.s... | |
| [help] I'm too Boomer to stream. :-( Sorry, but it sounds like you had higher expectations for the Node.i have one and I knew Before buying it that you could not use it as an X ternal dac for other gear. And I am a boomer....Sounds like the OP needs a combo streamer/dac box that acce... | |
| Suggestions for a top flight streamer/Dac around the $2000 mark? 1. mytek Brooklyn +2. Chord Qutest and a node 2i | |
| External Linear Power Supplies Look at Keces P-3 @ $399powers two devices with variable output.has a great look to it, too. | |
| How do you use Tidal with you local library? Roon..?...sure, but it's another $120/yr or so.I have same situation as OP but with a MacBook Pro server in addition to iPhone/iPad.I just dont find managing two libraries to be that much of an issue.Or, am I just asking myself this: Is it worth $... | |
| Small room amp and speakers recommendation Tough to say, for sure, but I’ll give it a whirl as my “home office” is the same size in our basement but it has 7’ ceilings.Belles Aria integrated. 75wpc and has MM phono stage. $2295 new but expect %20 discount.muscular amp with smooth delivery.... |