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marco1

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This is good Schiit...
Considering the improvement I hear going to a Gumby from the inboard Node DAC, if you don't hear a significant difference going to the Yiggy I'd say you're in the wrong hobby :-)  All kidding aside though if you don't hear a difference I think you... 
Any problems streaming 24/192 files to external DAC from Bluesound Node?
I found that using a "good" spdif cable from the Node to three different outboard DAC's made a significant improvement.  
Optimal lengths for USB and Ethernet cabling for digital audio
With usb I found 1 1/2 M better than shorter.  With ethernet I did not find there was a difference.  
This is good Schiit...
My experience was a little different than above.  First, I did get a significant improvement when upgrading the coax cable.  You don't need to go  crazy  but will have to spend a few hundred bucks.  Secondly, I prefered the inboard Bluesound DAC t... 
This is good Schiit...
Did EXACTLY what you are asking.  Started with a Node directly to an amp.  Then added a Freya.  Then added a Gumby.  Each addition was a significant upgrade in SQ including upgrading the cables.    
Have you upgraded from a Freya?
Be prepared to spend a sizable sum to get a significant improvement.  I just upgraded from the original Freya to an Atma-Sphere MP 3.  The Atma is 10 times the price of the Freya and considered to be one of the better preamps available at any cost... 
Is there a DAC ranking list?
Congrats, you're at a perfect starting point. Now you can begin listening to a wider variety of music instead of equipment like many do here.  
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
I just went through something similar with the new Node and usb out.  It took them over 6 months to put out the update and now that they have people are still having problems including me.  I don't own the IZen yet so just trying to find out for s... 
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
Not trying to be too skeptical but I've been told too many times by reps that something is avaiable and come to find out its not.  
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
@ bkeske. Posted before I saw your comments.  RU actually using with Qobuz and does ot work?  
WiFi streaming — streamer vs. through iPad
I don't believe Qobuz is available with the IZen unless you use roon.  Others with more knowledge than I may say differently.   
Clearaudio Turntables
I believe the Woodpecker would be more comparable to the Ovation.  
Di I really need to clean my LP's?
OP do you take a shower even though you don't smell?  
Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers
Very old thread come back to life but still a question that remains unanawered in my mind after reading through the thread again.  Other than larger sound stage and less jitter, not too much has really been offered.  Sure you can spend a couple or... 
Sabrina X Anyone Add Subwoofer(s)
Soix you're painting things with a pretty broad brush.  If you talking home theater then I'd have a tendency to agree.  If you're talking good 2 channel well then I'd have to disagree.  And I've owned some pretty good systems (with and without sub...