My recommendation would be a Shunyata power conditioner first, then a respected tube preamp. The Node 2i responds positively connected to a Shunyata Hydra Triton in my big system.
Stellar Gain Cell DAC , RME ADI-2 or other with Node 2i?
I’m considering using an external dac with my system currently composed of :
Odyssey Kismet in Khartago amp
Ascend Sierra 2 EX
Bluesound Node 2i
Rel S5 SHO
I’m streaming through IPhone via Qobuz and Deezer Top tier and don’t really think that I will ever add a CD player or turntable but you never know.
It it seems that my prime candidates are a used PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell Dac or RME ADI-2 at this time.
Both of these feature preamps and I think that down the line I will probably add a tube preamp (possibly a Odyssey Candela?) as funds allow so , they may be overkill? It seems to me that at the (relatively!) low cost of those Dacs that a preamp would just be a plus anyway?
Should I prioritize a tube preamp before getting a dac or visa versa? Should I even get a tube preamp? What about upgrading to a Blueline Speakon for the sub and/ better power cords first?
I listen to all kinds of music btw..
Thoughts?
Also, what would be the best way to connect everything anyway? I have Groneberg interconnects from Klaus but they didn’t fit the Node 2i. Would they work with those Dacs?
Thanks!
Odyssey Kismet in Khartago amp
Ascend Sierra 2 EX
Bluesound Node 2i
Rel S5 SHO
I’m streaming through IPhone via Qobuz and Deezer Top tier and don’t really think that I will ever add a CD player or turntable but you never know.
It it seems that my prime candidates are a used PS Audio Stellar Gain Cell Dac or RME ADI-2 at this time.
Both of these feature preamps and I think that down the line I will probably add a tube preamp (possibly a Odyssey Candela?) as funds allow so , they may be overkill? It seems to me that at the (relatively!) low cost of those Dacs that a preamp would just be a plus anyway?
Should I prioritize a tube preamp before getting a dac or visa versa? Should I even get a tube preamp? What about upgrading to a Blueline Speakon for the sub and/ better power cords first?
I listen to all kinds of music btw..
Thoughts?
Also, what would be the best way to connect everything anyway? I have Groneberg interconnects from Klaus but they didn’t fit the Node 2i. Would they work with those Dacs?
Thanks!