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any suggestions on what to replace Bluesound Node 2i with
Smoke em if you got em.  Personally, the Node 2i works for me.  I like the interface and ease of selecting music.  With my high hearing loss, I doubt I could tell the difference with a $50K streamer.  BUT...if anyone has one lying around and would... 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
As a first time tube amp owner (Muzishare X7- KT88,) I wanted to get back to the warm sounding, lush days of my hippie youth - sans the Lava Lamp. I looked at many tube amplifiers including Primaluna lower end models. The Muzzy was around a grand ... 
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
I use QoBuz exclusively for streaming. In setting up a two channel system, the max I can get, resolution wise, is 24-bit / 192 KHz. I think DAC’s can be overrated - - and if you had a blind test, I’m not sure how much of a difference your ears cou... 
Streaming: WiFi or wired??
MartinLogan has an incredible deal on their Forte Amplifier/Streamer.  $249.99 via their website.  Nice interim solution before you move up to your ultimate unit.