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Best Music Streamer to pair with Rogue Audio monoblocks and Pre-Amp
Have you considered moding your Node with a linear power supply? I moded mine with a TeddyPardo LPS and the improvement was huge.  As mentioned in an post above,  software (OS) is extremely important in a streamer; it needs to support the streamin... 
Importance of streamer in audio chain
Still one of the most important points: does the streamer's OS support the streaming services that you want to listen to? If not,  it's not a good streamer for you. This is the reason I'm still using the digital out on a TeddyPardo moded Bluesound... 
Eversolo A6/A8
I too am a classical music listener.  I also listen to other genres,  but would estimate that 75% of my listening is classical.  A streamers OS,  and which services it supports,  are critical.  That's why I am still using a Node2i,  moded with a T... 
Bluesound
BluOS 4.4.11.  Android App 4.4.2  Using a Samsung phone running Android 14  
Bluesound
I'm using AMHD with my Node2i,  not having any issues.   
Great Interview-
I love Joe Bonamassa's recordings,  especially those where he plays with Beth Hart. When he had a live performance near me,  I bought tickets and went to see him.  Boy, was I disappointed!! All of the instruments were over amplified well past the ... 
Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo
Lester's Methadone Clinic by Sonia Dada.   
seeking advice on iso pucks /stands or similair that won't stain speakers?
I also installed the Iso Acoustics Gaia feet on my Legacy Audio Signature SE  speakers,  and noticed a significant improvement.   
Difference between Bluesound Node, Node 2, Node 2i, NodeX
IMO, a TeddyPardo LPS improves the Bluesound Node significantly in all ways.  Imaging is greatly improved,  soundstage is wider and deeper,  and bass much tighter.  And the 4.0 OS is intuitive, responsive,  and easy to use.  Another huge advantage... 
Electric bill any high
I have all of my components plugged into a Furman Power Conditioner which shows how much power the entire system  (monoblocks,  preamp,  dac, streamer, cdt) is using at any time.  Whole system draws about 0.8 watts when in standby,  and about 1.2 ... 
Streamers under $1500
In my opinion,  the operating system and which music services it supports is extremely important for your enjoyment of a streamer.  I listen to Amazon HD and Idagio.  None of the high end streamers support both of these services.  Therefore,  I'm ... 
Digital newbie
I started streaming several years ago.  Prior to that,  most of my listening was CD and some streaming of radio stations through my computer.  Because I wasn't sure,  I  started modest, with a Bluesound Node 2i.  Reasonable cost,  and the digital ... 
Streamer/DAC combinations
Definitely,, upgrade the DAC!! Then,  mod the Node with a LPS ( I used a TeddyPardo,  but there are other brands out there too. ) I'm using a Node 2i,  feeding a PS Audio Directstream DAC Mk1.  I  have a great soundstage,  both wide and deep. Grea... 
Differences in YouTube, Spotify, etc.
Amazon HD and Idagio.  Amazon HD because it’s lossless,  has a huge library,  much of it in Ultra HD,  and unlike some others that have posted I think the interface is logical and intuitive.  Idagio because it has the best library of classical mus... 
Help me pick a Dac
I'm running a Bluesound Node 2i moded with a TeddyPardo Linear Power Supply; the power supply upgrade made a significant improvement.  The problem with the higher end streamers for me is their OS lack of support for many streaming services.  I  us...