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Bluesound Node2

Let me start by saying I'm a (very) late convert from vinyl into the digital domain. I finally got very curious  about what I might be missing and recently purchased a Bluesound Node2 and got a Tidal HiFi subscription. I have it connected to my preamp's MP3 connection and I think the sound quality is real good, CD quality depending on the original content. That said, I see a lot of folks buying either external DACs or preamp's with a built in DAC. Given that I don't use my computer as a source for music, are there any advantages in having a DAC? I do have an average quality CD player that I occasionally use but I'm now finding myself using Tidal more and more for almost all my "digital" content. Just trying to find out  what I'm missing. Thanks. 
 
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All DACs sound different, and most think the differences are fairly significant. Your should try to listen to a few in the same system if possible before you decide if it's a worthwhile investment for you. This is an area of great improvement in the last couple of years.

If and until the market accepts it, MQA is another recipe of fairy dust. I would be hesitant to make any decisions based on MQA compatibility. Cheers,
Spencer
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