@audphile1 But this Node N130 does the job of the streaming just fine. Decoding is being done with the Pontus 2 DAC and the Iris DDC makes everything all nice for the Pontus 2. How will upgrading my streaming device (Node) help? I can see if you are talking about upgrading the DAC. Isn't the Node sending the same data downstream as some mega $$$$ streamer?
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I’m considering using a 25 foot ethernet cable run from my router to my Node N130 instead of using wi-fi. Will there be an improvement by bypassing the wifi receiver inside the Node? Any recommendations/input would be much appreciated..
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@dwette telling us what the components are in your digital chain would really qualify your statements. No disrespect but if you have junk a cable is not going to make golden.... |
@maprik along the same lines, if bluesound node just sends a stream, why would it matter if it’s on wifi or hardwired? Do you have any interruptions? So basically as long as you have no stutters in your streaming the bluesound node will suffice because it’s the DAC that decodes. You do not need better power supplies, better network implementation and a lower noise circuitry. Just dump all that crap into the reclocker and all good. |
Until recently, I used a Naim NDX2/XPS-DR streamer/DAC, with HiLine cable and a PowerLine on the XPS. I have AT&T gigabit fiber to the wall, two Cisco 2960G switches, and Belden Cat 6a and Cat6 from Blue Jeans cable throughout the LAN. I have since sold my Naim NDX2 and have a new Weiss DAC501 on order. I don’t plan to get a streamer on the front of it. I’ll just make use of the Roon endpoint on the Weiss DAC. That’s all I need. I am also using a Naim Atom in my home office. connected to one of the Cisco switches with a short Blue Jeans cable Cat 6 patch cable. I hope that's a suitable answer to your question. I can provide further details if needed. |
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