I am quite sure when you try it both ways you will find very little difference if any. Please report back on the results.
Node 2 and Yamaha AVR, go digital or analog?
I just picked up a Bluesound Node 2 and am wondering if I should connect it to my AVR via digital or analog? I’m looking for some opinions/advice before I try both. Here is what I have:
-Yamaha 1060 AVR w/ESS ES9006A 24-bit DAC (used as a preamp w/some HT ability)
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/aventage/rx-a1060_u/
-Bluesound Node 2 w/32-Bit, 192kHz DAC
http://www.bluesound.com/en-us/products/node-2/?cl
My cable options:
-Kimber Silver Sonic for analog
-Kimber D-60 for digital
On paper, it looks like the Yamaha has the better DAC. My system is modest so I’m wondering if I’m splitting hairs here and should just go with the one coaxial cable convenience? My mains, KEF Reference Model 2s, are driven by a Parasound A23 Halo (bi-wired w/DH Labs T-14 Silver Sonic).
Thanks for any input.
-Yamaha 1060 AVR w/ESS ES9006A 24-bit DAC (used as a preamp w/some HT ability)
http://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio-visual/aventage/rx-a1060_u/
-Bluesound Node 2 w/32-Bit, 192kHz DAC
http://www.bluesound.com/en-us/products/node-2/?cl
My cable options:
-Kimber Silver Sonic for analog
-Kimber D-60 for digital
On paper, it looks like the Yamaha has the better DAC. My system is modest so I’m wondering if I’m splitting hairs here and should just go with the one coaxial cable convenience? My mains, KEF Reference Model 2s, are driven by a Parasound A23 Halo (bi-wired w/DH Labs T-14 Silver Sonic).
Thanks for any input.