I say keep them separate. I am using the Node2 and just bought a Cutest and am very happy for streaming Deezer FLAC. I thought one unit less cables, but upgrading down the road will be easier one piece at a time. My thought, anyway.
Streamer/DAC combo or stand alone DAC with Node2?
greetings,
I am looking to complete/upgrade my hifi setup and would appreciate divergent thoughts on the topic.
System: McIntosh MA252 Hybrid, Spendor D7, Node 2 for Tidal.
Budget: Anything under $3000.
Based in Belgium with a journey to the States in the summer.
I listen to Tidal 95% of the time. The Node2 is fine, but is now the weak link in my system. I've heard the Chord DAVE and the Qutest, both good. I found Mytek LIberty and Brooklyn + to not do much beyond the Node. Surprising.
As I pretty much only use Tidal and will never use a computer or Roon etc., I want one more box to either improve the Node2 or replace it. I don't want to open up the MQA debate, bit it would be nice to have a MQA capable device.
Suggestions please.
I am looking to complete/upgrade my hifi setup and would appreciate divergent thoughts on the topic.
System: McIntosh MA252 Hybrid, Spendor D7, Node 2 for Tidal.
Budget: Anything under $3000.
Based in Belgium with a journey to the States in the summer.
I listen to Tidal 95% of the time. The Node2 is fine, but is now the weak link in my system. I've heard the Chord DAVE and the Qutest, both good. I found Mytek LIberty and Brooklyn + to not do much beyond the Node. Surprising.
As I pretty much only use Tidal and will never use a computer or Roon etc., I want one more box to either improve the Node2 or replace it. I don't want to open up the MQA debate, bit it would be nice to have a MQA capable device.
Suggestions please.