I don't want to have to rip all my CDs again and could not see any reason to purchase the Vault over the Node 2.
I've already ripped hundreds of CDs to an external hard drive that is visible on my network. They are neatly organized by artist/album and I could care less if I see album art or not.
One of the things I like about the Node 2 is that I don't have to have my TV on to listen to music. I upgraded my Oppo BDP-103 to a UDP-103 and bought the Node 2 so I could continue to enjoy Tidal in my main system. Before getting the Node 2 I used the Oppo to stream Tidal.
I'm very happy with the Node 2. I am using my Auralic Vega instead of the Node 2's internal DAC and am very happy with the ease of use and sound quality. I picked one up for $200. One of the best bang for the buck "audiophile" purchases I've ever made!
I've already ripped hundreds of CDs to an external hard drive that is visible on my network. They are neatly organized by artist/album and I could care less if I see album art or not.
One of the things I like about the Node 2 is that I don't have to have my TV on to listen to music. I upgraded my Oppo BDP-103 to a UDP-103 and bought the Node 2 so I could continue to enjoy Tidal in my main system. Before getting the Node 2 I used the Oppo to stream Tidal.
I'm very happy with the Node 2. I am using my Auralic Vega instead of the Node 2's internal DAC and am very happy with the ease of use and sound quality. I picked one up for $200. One of the best bang for the buck "audiophile" purchases I've ever made!