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What am I missing streaming music with a Node 2i

Just getting my feet wet with some separates and better speakers. I started out streaming Tidal through a Marantz AVR and needed something to stream to the preamp and went low dollar with a Bluesound Node 2i. It sounds good and all I plan on doing is streaming, I'm not planning on ripping CD's or tying into a PC. Do I need to spend more on streaming equipment or will this get it done?
mastercraft1990
mahler123
633 posts
 
In my experience pretty much and DAC will enhance the Node.  What your budget?
mastercraft1990 OP
17 posts
 
Hadn't really thought about it too much, I would probably buy used, that's what all my recent purchases have been. what does a 1000.00 get you in a used DAC?
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gdnrbob
2,421 posts
 
The new Node has 2.5 and 5ghz networking capabilities, same DAC.
I use an Ayre Codex. Slightly more than $1K used, but worth it.
Otherwise, a Schiit Gungnir or Yggy.
Bob
jackd
362 posts
 
My favorite in the $1000 range 

http://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=97
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