Bluesound died - is Wiim a good alternative?
I have been using a BlueSound Vault as my streamer for many years, but it finally died, and my resuscitation attempts have failed. I want to replace it with another low-cost streamer, and the Wiim Pro looks like an interesting possibility for $150.
The rest of my system is:
- McCormack DNA-1, fully refurbished (gold, love it):
- Bel Canto 2.7 DAC, Which I also use as my pre;
- Usher Mini Dancer 2 speakers
I like the Bel Canto DAC pretty well, So I doubt the DAC in a Node 2i would be any better. Aside from that, is there any other reason to spend more for the Node?
@cheeg - I didn't go back through the whole thread; so forgive me if anything is redundant. I had the BlueSound Node 2, which didn't always work... especially with HiRes files. Tried to practically give it away. No takers. I replaced it with WiiM Pro Plus and have been very satisfied with the set-up. It is hard-wired via audio grade ethernet cable to ENO Network Filter to WiiM Streamer to Bifrost 2 DAC. The sound is great, and it is basically trouble free operation.
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@lanx0003 Thanks again for all the info on your Wiim, as well as the comparisons with your Node Nano (also, for your honesty!). If you're still interested, I'd like to go ahead with your offer; how can I contact you to discuss the details?
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Op, here is the sound demo I have promised. Judge for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4-rqGImxF4 You could write me at -.-. .--- .-.. .- -. ----- .---- .--.-. --. -- .- .. .-.. .-.-.- -.-. --- --. |
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