@larry5729
The Node2i with an outboard DAC is a unbeatable combo for the $$$. I have a Node2i with
a Musical Paradise tubed DAC and it’s wonderful. I also have the Node running direct via RCA into the AUX2 on my preamp, so I can directly A/B Tidal MQA files. even though my DAC doesn’t process MQA it still sounds way better than the Node playing MQA.
The Node2i with an outboard DAC is a unbeatable combo for the $$$. I have a Node2i with
a Musical Paradise tubed DAC and it’s wonderful. I also have the Node running direct via RCA into the AUX2 on my preamp, so I can directly A/B Tidal MQA files. even though my DAC doesn’t process MQA it still sounds way better than the Node playing MQA.