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eljefe651

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Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC
Like most others have stated, yes it can make a very big difference. I went with the Denefrips Ares II and the difference was night and day. Much wider and deeper soundstage Also, if you haven’t yet, upgrade the interconnects and power cord for yo... 
How many of you are digital only systems?
I’ve primarily been an analogue guy, but I recently got a Denefrips Ares 2 so I can bypass the DAC on my Bluesound Node 2. I think I’ve listened to maybe two records in the two months I’ve had my Denefrips. It sounds amazing streaming Hi Res or MQ... 
Streamer Advice / Recommendation for Denafrips R2R DAC
I use a bluesound node 2 with the Ares 2 and the sound is incredible. So good that I will soon be upgrading to the Pontus 2. I admit this is the only streamer I’ve ever owned, so take that for what it’s worth. But, the jump in sound quality when I... 
Tube vendors.
Andy at Vintage Tube Services. Good selection, knows his stuff and reasonable prices.  
Warm up time for record playing
Others have stated that it’s the time your ears/whatever take to adjust. Makes sense on a certain level, and I agree your ears probably do need some time to adjust to volume levels being projected at you in your listening room vs what your ears ha... 
Who's using Harbeth with tubes, what speaker model and how many watts per channel?
30.1s with Rogue Cronus Magnum 2 (100wpc). Stock KT 120 power tubes with NOS Mullard in preamp stage. Have never come close to feeling short on power. Don’t think I’ve ever gone past 2 o’clock on the volume dial.  
Great Qobuz streamer. Upgrade from Bluesound Node 2
Keep the Node, upgrade the DAC. Interface for BluOS is great.  
Affordable cables
Take a look at AntiCables. I think they have an entry level IC around $125. I’ve had good results with them.  
Any recommendations for aftermarket C-7 power cord for Bluesound Node 2i
I have a Pangea c7 for my node. Perhaps slightly blacker backgrounds with it, nothing too drastic. I do like the build quality and flexibility of it. Looks cool, too. Worth the $35 I think.