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Streaming: From MacBook Pro to Bluesound Node 2

I stream from a MacBook Pro to a PS Audio Nuwave DAC via USB. or SPDIF or Toslink,  I listen to internet radio, Youtube, ripped CD's. Would streaming from a Bluesound Node 2 to the PS Audio DAC be a step up in performance ie. sound quality vs the MacBook Pro? 

Thanks in advance!
foster_9

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1markr
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@foster_9

Hi Foster... while I can't directly answer your question regarding the Bluesound, my success story is based on using a Matrix X-SPDIF2 as a digital to digital converter (DDC). It takes the USB output from my Macbook Pro (mid-2012 model) and converts to either SPDIF or AES outputs.  The results for me were stunning, and much better than using the USB output directly to my DAC. 

1markr
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@foster_9 

Hey Foster, still around, and yes, we had some good dialogues in the past. Good to hear from you!

I keep a lower profile now, as Audio is not quite as much a priority as it used to be, but still enjoying the hobby! With today's tech, it's a great time to be an audiophile and not needing to spend as much as in the past to get great music reproduction!

I've heard good things about the Audiophilleo, but haven't heard one myself. The results of converting USB to SPDIF in my system were eye (uh, make that ear) opening!!
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