Streaming from Bluesound Node2i

What made a big difference for the positive with my 2i was using a very reasonably priced Supra Cat 8+ ethernet cable (vs the one supplied) purchased from seller zendada on eBay.  He calls it a Cat 8+ but it is really a Cat 8.  Delivery is free and in like 2 days or so.

One thing, if you decide to buy one only buy from him.  The other seller is in England and you get hit with a $20 mailing charge and it takes a month to get to you.

You certainly can.

I purchased an external DAC with digital coax and lost the complete unfold of MQA.  I think people are crazy if they can't hear the difference when listening to MQA.  I listened to the Node 2i at the dealer and they added an external DAC.  They told me the sound difference was incredible.  They did 5 blind tests and I picked the Node 2i played by itself every time.  All the dealer was trying to do was to make more money.  Hooked up everything on my system. It sounded thin when I add the DAC.  So, I ended up selling the DAC and coax for half of what I paid for it through Audiogon.  I think I have learned my lesson.  If you blind test before you buy and trust you gut you will be better off.  The Node 2i sounds incredible by itself.  If other streams cost $3,000 or more sound better, how much better?  Dealers can be snake oils sales people so be ware.

mizike

I access Blu OS app via IPAD, PC and Android phone.
I also access Bluesound devices via Roon, also using all three of the above devices, but for Roon prefer IPAD and PC to Android phone, mostly because Roon seems to demand more screen real estate.
For Blu OS, my Android phone is all I really need. 

Thanks, Jazzman. Just wanted to be sure people were satisfied with he app.

I use my Node 2i only as a streamer,connected to a Benchmark DAC3b. Sounds great. Does an upgrade power cord to theNode 2i seem beneficial in this configuration,or only if being used as a DAC as well…