rhljazz

Responses from rhljazz

Why does streaming need to be so complex
Just buy the Bluesound and enjoy the music.  As you stated it does everything you asked for except for costing $1500.00.  You have an external dac that you can choose to use if you want.   ??? 
Need to adjust the speed every time I turn on turntable
As I stated before, replace the controller.  The motor is likely ok. 
Need Perfect Speakers for Acoustically Hostile Placement
My thoughts would be to go “mono” since you’re all over the place therefore unlikely to benefit from stereo.  An all in one powered speaker that can be controlled through an app is an option if there is a way to get power.The right tool for the jo... 
how hook up bluesound node 2 to external dac
Laptop for the app why would you want to do that? 
how hook up bluesound node 2 to external dac
All you need to connect to an external dac is a digital coax cable.  The analog and digital output are active at the same time from the Node.  So you can run the analog outs from the Node to one of your preamp inputs.  Run the coax to your dac and... 
Quality Internet Radio Tuner
You will have a lot of fun with all the choices the Node provides.  Be sure to check out Radio Paradise.Also, Bluesound provides regular free updates.  A message will appear in the BluOS app indicating when an upgrade is available. 
Blue sound Node2i - The tariffs are coming!
Still a great value at $550.  Price increases can be for a variety of reasons, not necessarily due to a tariff although that is a possibility. 
Stellar Gain Cell DAC , RME ADI-2 or other with Node 2i?
My recommendation would be a Shunyata power conditioner first, then a respected tube preamp.  The Node 2i responds positively connected to a Shunyata Hydra Triton in my big system. 
Quality Internet Radio Tuner
Internet radio sounds excellent on my Bluesound Node and Vault.  There are thousands of stations to choose from.  Since I’m a jazz fan, I listen to KJZZ 91.5 HD 2 out of Phoenix AZ.  Down the line you can subscribe to Tidal or Qobuz if you would l... 
Physically connect a Bluesond Node 2i to a downline, stand alone Chord Qutest DAC
Yes, the digital out from the Node bypasses the internal dac.  Therefore a straight comparison between dac of the Node versus the dac of the Chord is possible.  All you need to do is switch inputs on your preamp.  You will also need to adjust the ... 
Physically connect a Bluesond Node 2i to a downline, stand alone Chord Qutest DAC
Another option is to connect your Node to your preamp via its analog outputs to one input, then run a digital cable to your Chord with the analog outputs of the Chord connected to another input on your preamp.  Both digital and analog outputs func... 
Vault 2
I use an iPad most of the time due to the larger screen, but I have the BluOS app on my iPhone as well. I have my cd collection loaded into the Vault plus a Tidal hi Fi subscription.  Everything works great and navigation is intuitive. 
bluesound node 2i with chord quest
I have a Node 2i in my main system which I run wirelessly.  The router is a standard issued unit from Cox Cable which is located in another room approximately 25 feet away.  I don’t experience any drop outs.   I own a Chord Hugo which I’ve tried w... 
Tuner calibration North West coast.
Another option you may have not considered is internet radio.  Bluesound streamers have the feature built in.  There are literally thousands of stations available.  Just for Canada alone, I counted over 500 stations before I stopped scanning pages... 
R.I.P: Rest In Peace Roy Johnson, Green Mountain Audio's Genius
I had a pair of the original Diamanté’s in green with black bases.  I visited Roy at his shop in Colorado Springs.  He was a very knowledgeable and entertaining guy.  He spoke of his crossover designs in terms of mathematical models.  He was alway...