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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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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. 

whiteknee
82 posts
 

The Teddy Pardo contact is Morrison Agen at Hardcore Hifi in Ft. Wayne. 

https://hardcore-hifi.com/

You can buy the Wiim and ship it to him to modify (which I did), or I think he can supply the modified Wiim/LPS combo. 

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