Wiim Pro? I owned a CXN (first version) and the original Bluesound Node for a couple of years. you get some phase and time alignment voodoo as well as some system optimization benefits. #4. Another vote for the Blusound here, like you I was curious and dipping my toes, auditioned a Node 2i and it stayed. Unfortunately not. And I understand the Node has now been further improved over the 2i. I think there was an android USB DAC app that did something like that (?) My 2 cents; Buy the CXN v2 it's such a pleasure.the app works really quick and the quality is more then good. I also have, from some years ago, a Pro-Ject RPM and a Pro-Ject phono pre, with USB on board that I got with the idea of rippping some vinyl to CD, but never did much, in the end! Especially with Tidal MQA, would the node 2i unfold MQA to a partial level since the Yggy is not MQA compatible? Nothing comes close. Difference between Bluesound Node 2i and Cambridge CXN v2. I appreciate its going to be affected by the DAC, I currently have a Chord Mojo (and will possibly upgrade to Hugo) and I prefer the USB, but thats not a deal-breaker. Built my own and took ten minutes. actually working with the Bluesound Node on a SN3. Otherwise you need to move up to something like a Lumin U1 Mini. JavaScript is disabled. I first streamed digital files attached to my network computer thinking the USB was only good for smaller capacity flash drives. In addition to its new Roon Ready support, the CXN features Chromecast built-in, making it easy for users to access content from Sirius XM, Soundcloud, and hundreds of other music sources. Bluesound app and library management is much better though and more suited for multi-room.usecases. JavaScript is disabled. Too many DACs> Too many amps> Too many headphones. So it's not the Connect app anymore but one called Stream Magic? displayname, Oct 2, 2019 #12 psulioninks Forum Resident I also heard that Bluesound Node has support for the upgraded Bluetooth Aptx and better support for Roon and Qobuz compared to the CXN. Not sure how all this would sort out, appreciate advise. Support for Tidal and Spotify, but no other streaming services unless you are prepared to try various workarounds. Taking into consideration Chris comment above about the Naim streamers limitations, out of the two remaining options I would recommend the Bluesound Node.The latest version is a great streamer for toe dipping and the app is a dream. The Bluesound Node 2 comes with an MQA decoder.. Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group, which make up 75% of the recorded music industry, have committed to MQA. I was a complete novice and you helped me figure out what would work best for me. Any difference? Poor WiFi performance: you need to use an Ethernet cable for reliable performance. I am on the hunt for a good streamer. Plus an in-depth review of the service by Jeff Miller, Crutchfield's headphone guy. It can also transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones or external speakers. Being able to connect a HDD is much more ideal. Inside the a-s801 is ES9010K2M. I thought I'd just see how well it worked for larger drives so I connected my Toshiba 2TB drive with about 1TB of music files via the USB input. .The C 658 is pure high resolution from input to output and features NAD's Direct Digital 35 bit 844kHz DAC, one of the . The Bluesound supports a HDD whereas the Yamaha only supports a USB stick. Personally, I think you are better off with the NODE. So, if I get an MQA capable DAC, can I bypass the Cambridge DAC and get full MQA? Being able to connect a HDD is much more ideal. Hi, I have tested both Audiolab 6000N and Bluesound Node 2i with a wide variety of speakers. All using original Naim interconnects and NAC-A5 cabling to an old pair of Castle Harlech speakers. I have a CXN v2(as source with Flac, streaming Spotify) paired with CA351a and Elac 2.0 B5.2. Any further thoughts on these two streamers would be much appreciated. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This is my experience. But how can i use it from my couch? Which did you prefer and why? Then again, I do need to think forward and perhaps an outside/backyard setup may be advantageous. I'm probably recalling it badly but I think the USB spec is 3m (or maybe 5). Hm, lets see what others have to say, but i think any random long usb a to b (there were plenty because of the printers) + an adapter to whatever usb you need should be more than fine. I love my Vault though. To be fair it looks a little better than the micro rendu. Files are large as unable to justify individual track ripping for some music styles (jazz, classical) and instead do full record sides. I had the Node 2i for a while and was underwhelmed by their app it does a lot but none of it very well and I found their service a bit meh, but to each their own. Naim ND5-XS (S/H) The No. The other possible route is to put a PSU on the NDX2 such as an XPS. Given all the choices of streaming services, it usually comes down to one or two you really like to keep around. Otherwise you need to move up to something like a Lumin U1 Mini. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and All rights reserved. I have not tried the cxn v2 , but the node2i DAC was ok when I tried. Love Crutchfield! If using toslink it could be the cable as some do not work well above 24/96 . Hi. Where did you see that and where does he say it will be compatible with the current CXN series? That USB-C is direct, right? SpeakerCompare simulates the sound of home and car speakers through your headphones. You dont have to spend a lot of money to get a decent stereo system. Very bummed they are dropping the black gear though, and very happy I purchased mine in black already. How USB Storage Differs From A Local Library, Cambridge Audio Introduces CX Series 2 Audio Components with Updated ESS Sabre DACs, https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/beta-testing, Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. Problems with DSD, flacs skipping, bad WiFi connection. You must log in or register to reply here. Makes sense. More modern, more compact, headphone out, sub out with cutoff filters for bass management, and allegedly blue sound is the best streaming software around. CXN is also 40% more expensive. (Not sure if I can get the correct interconnect for my toe though!). Make sure its MIDI compatible and youll be good to go. All Naim streamers have a digital output which allows you to run them with a separate DAC as an upgrade option. Connect the CXC to one of the digital inputs on the CXN V2 using either S/P DIF for a shorter connection, or TOSLINK optical for a longer connection. The NODE has native integration with just about every streaming service with the exception of Apple Music (and it does have access to Amazon, despite a previous post). Plus, our headphone writer reviews the high-res streaming music service. With its 24-bit/384kHz Wolfson DACs, the CXN V2 delivers great sound quality and support for Internet Radio, Tidal, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth aptX, and your networked music collection. 853. But just to emphasise, digital coax output to a DAC works absolutely fine with the Node as Roon Endpoint. So Im not sure what to go for between these streamers, or if I should simply stick with a cable for now. Personally, I'd get an Amazon Basics or Ugreen that meets your requirements for terminations and length and give it a go. Phones /tablets should never go through their internal DACs when connected to an external dac and any player software should tell you where it is sending it to. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Great SQ, suppports just about any streaming platform your likely to want, very reliable and stable over wifi. Ive also hooked it up to my integrated amp and it works great as well. I've had a node 2i for about a year now. Yeah no to be clear, the DAC I want to use is in the A-S801 amplifier. But also I really need to know if the signal from the tablet or phone is untouched. Is this possible? So I know if I get a streamer and hook-up a hard drive to my files then I know Ill get clean source if I bypass the streamers DAC, however what Im trying to find out, is that if I skip the streamer and directly go from USB-B on the A-S801, through an appropriate cable, and straight into a tablet or phone, HOW to bypass the internal processing of the tablet or phone, so it can send a direct signal to the cable and onto my A-S801. Use Airplay for Qobuz to CA servers. My setup is as follows and it sounds great. But it's a little involved and if you don't like to tinker stick with the CXN or get a Node 2i. It may have to do with if the hard drive is removed and then attached againI will find it eventually. Bluetooth is a simple, wireless way to send music from your phone, tablet, or laptop to your home stereo. I can't speak for apple devices but android ones most certainly do do that processing unless you use special software like USB audio player Pro app. You also mentioned the IFI Zen. So I'm biased there and also multi-room can get expensive. affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network, and Then I got thinking the money I would spend on a streamer.. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I always choose to support you guys over a big box. This does though, get some good reviews and not too expensive to dip your toe in, as has been suggested. No support for AirPlay, Chromecast, Roon. If not, for just a bit more money than a new Node 2i, you can get a second hand Cambridge Audio CXN V2, which is in a completely different league, and . The CXN V2 is part of Cambridge Audio's midrange CX series, which also includes two integrated amplifiers and a CD transport. Product link at Music Direct. The NDAC was certainly an upgrade on the internal DAC on the original NDX. The factor that most affected my home network music streaming performance was/is the quality of the switch. The only lower cost transport that I know of that does a full MQA or DSD pass through is the Aries Mini. So bluesound is streamer and CXA is both DAC and power amp 3) Bluesound to external DAC via digital coax, external DAC to CXA via RCA. This has been a fantastic experience. Have been reading for a long time and happy to finally contribute to this forum. You are using an out of date browser. DACs, Streamers, Servers, Players, Audio Interface. Through Id never pay such ridiculous prices for cables, but because I cant find support on whether a 3m cable is gonna lose me quality, it makes me now dependent spending more money in hopes to accomplish a good signal, Too many DACs> Too many amps> Too many headphones. In equal volume mode, we've made the loudness of each speaker about the same. That's weird. Weve carefully chosen the components of this kit to ensure a crystal-clear listening experience. Its a brilliant streamer, dac, Preamp, bluetooth & Mqa is also there. The Bluesound is also half the price of the Cambridge piece. A better switch dramatically improved performance by eliminating lag, dropouts, arbitration issues when the network is particularly busy, etc. I stream from the Qobuz app. You can also look at stuff from SMSL, Topping and NuPrime stream 9. I own both the CA 851n and the CXN 1. I dont know the science around it, but my thinking is youd need to have a cable much longer that 2-3 meters to experience any noticeable degradation in sound quality. I purchased a black one this morning from Music Direct at the reduced price. The SQ isnt a match for my Hugo when I listened to one, but definitely got closer with an upgraded, Naim, interconnect. Cambridge Audio Support CXN (V2) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting How to optimise your StreamMagic browsing experience (Metadata Tagging) How to connect your CXN (V2) manually using the IP address Windows Audio USB Class 2 Driver Why can't I add Pandora to my CXN (V2)? Others like Cambridge CXN and 851N or steamers up to 2500 euro/dollar like Teac, Sotm, Lumin, Innuos Zen etc. Crutchfield collects state sales tax on items shipping to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. No DAC used? About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Please enter a valid 10-digit phone number. I have my ipad pro connected to my dac/amp via usb c , everything sounds nice.

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