kishekar

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Next step in improving digital chain?
I didn't think the Intel NUC had an optical out, but your question had me google it, and there may be a minijack/optical out after all.  But then there's a next challenge... my Border Patrol DAC is USB-in only.  So then I'd need to convert signal ... 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
You can pick up a used Naim Supernait 2 for relatively cheap now that the SN3 has just been released, but even a new SN3 would fit in your budget.  Won't have balanced input, but it'll do you right in engaging you with the music, is built like a t... 
Non Analytical Sounding DAC Upgrade- Budget $1,500 or less
I have following DACs at moment between work and two home systems:benchmark 2chord mojochord 2quteborder patrol The Border Patrol and Benchmark exist on opposite ends of the “precise you can see into everything” - to - “non fatiguing and organic” ... 
External DAC connection for Bluesound Node 2i (after "Another streaming newbie" thread)
I should say upfront that I highly respect the Node 2 I started out with. I think it’s a terrific unit. That said, as others have mentioned, it can be upgraded upon but whether it makes sense to do so really depends on system context and how far y... 
Moving up from a Node 2i
FWIW, I upgraded about two years back from using a Node 2 -> Chord 2Qute to getting a used Auralic Aries w/ Dual Femto and linear power supply, used, for I think about $700.Replacing the Node 2 with the Aries for streaming made a very noticeabl...