Why buy Bluesound Node2i vs. Marantz AVR for playing music from NAS or streaming services?


I currently have a Marantz AVR SR 5010.  I plan to use it to pull songs stored from my NAS and stream music such as Pandora, Spotify.  If that works, what are the reasons why I should consider buying a new network / music server like Bluesound Node 2i or Cambridge Audio CXN?

Is it because

a) My Marantz doesn't have any optical out so all my music will be processed by the Marantz's not so good DAC and output via its analog . If I were to buy Node2i or CXN or others, I will benefit from the better DAC in them or even use an out-of-board DAC like Chord Qutest etc. to improve the sound further.

b) My Marantz doesn't support the latest streaming services like Tidal etc.

Here's rest of my setup:
Sonus Faber Venere 3.0
Parasound P5
Parasound A23
Panasonic BlueRay Player for playing CDs (yeah, I know, it sucks)

Thanks.


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Showing 1 response by oddiofyl

Because the Vault 2i is awesome.... it has completely changed the way I listen to music.  Not only is it great in my main system, I can send its content to my Blutooth speakers in bathroom and garage.  Best money ever spent on a component with respect to what you get for your money in one box.  I am actually listening to it right now...at 430 AM...

I send its digital output to a DAC but it sounds pretty good through it's analog out.  It has a combo digital optical / analog inputand a sub out.  You could literally drive a pair of powered speakers and sub.  I usethe analog input for my tuner.  My pre has no remote volume so at night I just use the Vault's volume.  

It can work with a number of music services.  It has bi directional Blutooth, it can receive content from a phone or tablet.  Want a family member to stream to your stereo without physically touching it?  Just have them putrhe Blu OS app on their device and they can stream their contentto the Vault 2i.  The Vault is worth the $$$ in my opinion.