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| My Ifi Zen Stream Review: 3D Soundstage! I watched the linked video and don't doubt the Ifi sounds much better than the Node (as delivered). But since this is a comparison of Node vs. Ifi, many will be interested in the bigger picture. I have the new Node. It also jumps up a level or ... | |
| MHDT Orchid TUBE ROLLING Update. The military jw2c51 arrived and it is identical to my civilian version in every way. Both military and civilian versions say jw2c51 at the top of the tube. Only the civilian version says we396a at the bottom. Same ink, style and logo. ... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens patrickdowns,I thoroughly enjoy the Crescendo 2’s. With a good sub they come to life. $8k-$9k used. | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens patrickdowns,We have things in common! I’m 67, tinnitus and recently swapped out my whole system. I went from ARC REF3, Ayer V-5xe, Vandersteen 3A Sig to Acoustic Zen Crescendo II (used), Pass Xa-25, Herron 360. I first upgraded the Vanderstee... | |
| Help! Trying to choose between 2 integrateds that I haven't heard to pair w/Vandersteens I used my 3A Sigs with Classe, ARC tube and Ayre. They responded well to better amps but ultimately nothing game changing. With the nice upgrade from $3k separates to $7k+ integrated the Vandersteens should respond. The improvement will be notic... | |
| MHDT Orchid TUBE ROLLING pindac,https://tubedepot.com/products/6sn7-to-6922-adapter | |
| MHDT Orchid TUBE ROLLING Tube Depot has the we396a 1958 “D” getter just in. Or is it a Western Electric JW2C51? I ordered one. Let you know.https://tubedepot.com/products/396a-2c51-we | |
| PD-Creative ericsch,No. Both units were on smps. I upgraded the NODE supply to Sbooster, replacing the smps. | |
| PD-Creative rareace,That’s a good question. In the unmodified form I prefer the more musical sound of the 2i. It has (subjectively) more body. With modification and smps on each I much prefer the NODE and would definitely move up in that scenario. The NOD... | |
| PD-Creative More upgrades. Streaming the NODE with the Sbooster LPS and Orchid DAC puts Spotify comfortably in audiophile territory. I thought that not possible. By comparison, the Node 2i and new NODE in stock configurations with the Orchid DAC are hifi-ish ... | |
| Can a Bluesound Node 2i power supply really be upgraded? jjss49,I use an external DAC and find both the PD Creative modified Node2i and new NODE tremendously improved. I’ve just added the Sbooster lps to the NODE and it’s a Significant upgrade as well. My system is listed near the end of a similar threa... | |
| Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers rotten1,I’m using the budget one supplied by Creative (available as a package). It’s a Mean Well like this one:https://www.alliedelec.com/product/mean-well/gsm40b05-p1j/70462532/Very inexpensive and widely available from $20 - $25. They also offer... | |
| Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers For just a little money there is a road to big improvement of the Bluesound Node series. PD Creative makes a plug’n’play internal power board with external supply for the 2i and the new NODE. At about $125 US dollars delivered, anyone with an exte... | |
| PD-Creative Jw944ts,sorry I seem to be taking over your thread. But, more news. I’m listening to the new Node with the Creative board mod and their budget power supply. Fantastic. Cleaner, clearer, tighter, more detail and focus than the modded 2i. Impre... | |
| PD-Creative ericsch, I have the Wireworld power cord and the Creative upgrade took me by surprise. Just wow. Also, their budget power supply takes the same c7 plug as the Node2i.https://www.amazon.com/WIREWORLD-Mini-Electra-Power-Conditioning-Meters/dp/B07BR... |