melvinjames
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| Are "streamers" the new "transports"? Outside if the "cost no object" gear ($5K+), is there a difference in the transmission of the digital signal that then creates SQ improvements via the SAME DAC?Yes, and I think sonicjoy’s post is spot on. FWIW, Chris Connaker (Audiophile Style) ju... | |
| Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers The microRendu is a good idea, but you still need a computer so it can get costly. The Bluesound is an all in one solution. @grannyring .. the Node also needs either a smart phone, tablet, or computer for setup/control, never mind a NAS if one ha... | |
| Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers @ozzy62 .. similarly, I have a Node 2 and an MHDT Lab Pagoda. When curiosity got the best of me I went the Sonore route and picked up a microRendu for less cash than the Node 2. The difference in sound quality wasn’t exactly night and day but the ... | |
| Glass Master Toslink by DH Labs, Inc. Lifatec Toslink (glass) is also a nice option. I have 2 of them and have used them for several years. Terrific quality. | |
| What are you streaming tonight? John Coltrane "Lush Life" | |
| Most annoying song, period. Most songs by the Beach Boys, especially Fun, Fun, Fun.+1 .. I can't change a radio station fast enough if a Beach Boys song comes on. | |
| Most annoying song, period. "Muskrat Love" - Captain & Tennille"Gangnam Style" - PSY | |
| MHDT Pagoda question on use Saw this on another forum and thought it might be of interest to you:https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=14070322011&tag=mfconvert-20 Of note .. "At this time, external DACs are not supported on Android." | |
| What are you streaming tonight? The Beatles - Abbey Road (Super Deluxe Edition)Amazon Music HD | |
| MHDT Pagoda question on use Many find sound quality improves using a purpose built audio device instead of a computer. As to your original post .. sorry to say I can't help you with your particular issues (not a Windows guy and I don't ever wire my Android phone to the DAC).... | |
| Decware integrated Love my Decware SE84UFO .. 2 amazing watts per channel. (Mine is paired with some Omega's.) The Zu's should be a nice match but, as others have already mentioned, a call to Steve would likely prove helpful to you. | |
| Node 2i Coax Out IIRC the 24/96 limitation via digital-out is with MQA files (for DAC compatibility). The MQA limitation does not exist if you use the Node's on-board DAC and thus, analog out. | |
| How important is a preamp for purely digital sources? Improvement? Depends on how much your willing to spend. The Node works just fine as a preamp. The question of volume control was addressed on the Bluesound Forum a couple of years ago with the previous generation (Node 2):"We attenuate and do not ... | |
| Flea Watt Amp: What Speakers Are. You Using With Yours? Recommendations A Decware SE84UFO (2 wpc) powers my Omega Super 3i Monitors. Nice synergy. | |
| 2ch Upgrade for Unfocused Listening Ohm speakers are designed to work close to walls. If I'm not mistaken I believe a mere foot from the wall is even recommended by Mr. Strohbeen. I had my MicroWalsh Talls this way for years and they sounded wonderful. If memory serves, the reason t... |