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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
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cheeg OP
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@lanx0003 If you'd like to reach me, try:

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cheeg OP
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@lanx0003 sorry, that was a bad translation. I meant:

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dhite71
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@cheeg 

why not just get another node with an external power supply, it made a difference for mine. You’re already familiar with the app and it worked for you for several years

helomech
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I ditched a Node N130 for a WiiM Ultra and haven’t looked back. The WiiM’s onboard DAC is every bit as good if not superior to the Electrocompaniet ECD-2 DAC. 

whiteknee
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The Wiim Ultra does a nice job in my small room system.  Its interface with Qubuz is straight forward.  I employ the Teddy Pardo LPS.  The Wiim feeds a Denafrips Iris DDS via USB connected to a Denafrips Pontus 15th DAC via i2s.  Total investment is way shy of the megabuck streamers and the SQ from this combo is beautiful to my ears. 

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