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Streaming Tidal through Bluesound Node 2 vs Oppo 105D

I've been streaming Tidal through my Oppo 105D (with some bugs), but with MQA I'm wondering if the Bluesound Node 2 would sound better.  Has anyone compared the two?
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tomcy6
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I've got the Node 2.  It streams Tidal great over WiFi but the DAC in it is not great, which you would expect for $500.  There is a lot of confusion about whether the Node 2's DAC does a complete decoding of MQA. 

I use the Node 2's digital out into my Esoteric K-05 and I still think that a cd played on it sounds better than MQA streamed into it.  Again, that doesn't surprise me for $500.

I own an Oppo 95 and think that my K-05 sounds better than the 95 but I haven't compared it to the Node 2.


Hope this helps.

gdnrbob
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+1 tomcy6, the Bluesound DAC is okay, but you can output using an optical cable to your preferred DAC for better sound reproduction.
My Schiit Yggy is much better than the Bluesound-though I can't fault it at its' price. I don't own or know of the Oppo so I can't give any help there.
The best part of the Bluesound is being able to wirelessly connect my stereos around the house-Which it does flawlessly.
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halecory OP
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Thank you @tomcy6  & @gdnrbob! that helps .

williewonka
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Since the Yggy is $2300 - it really should sound better.

Comparing it to something in a similar "snack bracket" - I found my Schiit Bifrost, with the 4490 upgrade, was not as good as the Node 2, which provided much better imaging and reproduction of delicate venue acoustics.

I stream music directly from my NAS drive, but I am still to try the various streaming services.

Can’t comment on the Oppo, never owned one - sorry

Regards...
gdnrbob
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I just got a Schiit Gungnir and was impressed-It certainly beat out my Modi and Bifrost. Unfortunately, I heard an Ayre Codex, and had to have one. It should be here next week. I hope to compare the two.
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