Guest jakeyb77 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 (edited) Yes that’s what I’d have to do also. Not many DACs work with the MQA but the Mytek Brooklyn is MQA certified and I know they work in tandem and are a common combination. I was asking on Clay’s pages about it and I thought they said to run it as is. Anyway will try the setup sans DAC Edited November 17, 2018 by jakeyb77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 On 16/11/2018 at 3:40 PM, jakeyb77 said: Well time to pick up the Bluesound Node 2i this afternoon and have a listen. Though I’d start a thread for like minded users to discuss! Ok young fella, I think it’s time to bring ya toyz ova. will play sum choons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, joz said: Ok young fella, I think it’s time to bring ya toyz ova. will play sum choons. Will organise some time with you. Sundays are best for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmu16 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Tone Malone said: I'd be keen to hear opinions of how the Node 2i's sound quality compares with the gen 1 & 2 Node. I have the gen 1 Node and while it has a nice analogue sound, the DAC could do with a bit more clarity. I believe there's no change in DAC between 1, 2 and 2i. Seems to be just other circuitry that has been changed. Pretty keen on trying one since I have a Node 1 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barn door Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 So for MQA you need an MQA equiped DAC? (In addition to the 2i) . . . Or will the 2i support MQA on its own (via BluOs)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 7 hours ago, barn door said: So for MQA you need an MQA equiped DAC? (In addition to the 2i) . . . Or will the 2i support MQA on its own (via BluOs)? BluOs supports MQA. You can play MQA straight out of the 2i. Or you can switch it to external to let an external DAC unfold the MQA. From what I read with the Mytek Brooklyn they work in tandem in another kind of way. The two companies worked with MQA to achieve a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmu16 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 17/11/2018 at 7:39 PM, jakeyb77 said: playing an MQA version of one of my favourite artists and it’s sound magnificent @JakeyB - Just a note of thanks for introducing me to the wolfman washington. WOW!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 7 hours ago, mmu16 said: @JakeyB - Just a note of thanks for introducing me to the wolfman washington. WOW!!!!!! Glad you like him. Really has the road in his voice. Not as much on Tidal as I’d like but I have a few of his LPs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scuzzii Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 17/11/2018 at 2:08 PM, jakeyb77 said: From reading reviews they seemed to lean toward the 2i being an improvement on the 2 but possibly for most not enough to force an upgrade. I was in the lucky position of wanting a BS Node 2 at the time the 2i was released so it was a no brainer as the 2i was only $50 more. well done mate. Glad to see it's kicking goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon Foster Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 On 17/11/2018 at 12:07 PM, Tim D said: I run my NODE2 into a Klein dac so I wonder if having the 2i would make a difference? Been trying to figure this out myself. I run an external dac from my sonos and am looking to upgrade to a better streamer. Really like the look and feel of the BS stuff but would rather buy a BSN2 second hand than a 2i new if there will be no discernible change in SQ between the two when running an external DAC. Update here if you find any information this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I’d say the dac would be the deciding factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reflux075 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 4 hours ago, Bee-Fizzle said: Been trying to figure this out myself. I run an external dac from my sonos and am looking to upgrade to a better streamer. Really like the look and feel of the BS stuff but would rather buy a BSN2 second hand than a 2i new if there will be no discernible change in SQ between the two when running an external DAC. Update here if you find any information this! I run my Sonos into a W4S remedy reclocker into an external dac, not much difference in sound when I ran a mate's BSN2 into the same dac. Also ran an Auralic Aries Femto into the same dac, not that much difference for the price difference. Changing the dac made the biggest difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMax Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Much improvements in sound compared to the first gen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I was going to do a gen2 vs 2i comparison but no longer have access to the gen 2. Still to do the DAC no DAC test probably Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim D Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Looking forward to the results.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Looking forward to the results..To Jakes "undies on or off" test?I'll pass thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Grizzly said: To Jakes "undies on or off" test? I'll pass thanks.... Always off champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Fi Whipped Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 On 22/11/2018 at 1:31 PM, reflux075 said: I run my Sonos into a W4S remedy reclocker into an external dac, not much difference in sound when I ran a mate's BSN2 into the same dac. Also ran an Auralic Aries Femto into the same dac, not that much difference for the price difference. Changing the dac made the biggest difference. Had heard that comparison over digital out before. Node didn’t require the reclocker and for similar money you get the high res benefits of the node compared to the Sonos 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjv Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Jakeyb77 - Still planning on doing the DAC no DAC test? I'm curious what you think about the Node 2i's internal DAC. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, markjv said: Jakeyb77 - Still planning on doing the DAC no DAC test? I'm curious what you think about the Node 2i's internal DAC. Thanks Yes will be doing so soon. Been very time poor at this time of year. I see a lot of version 1 going up for grabs so might be some other people upgrading also . more to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrews_melb Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 What about the bluetooth transmitter - sounds like such a good idea for when you need to have things quiet. Ever been tempted to Plug a TT into the analogue and give it a go? Purely to see if its useable of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjv Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Here's a review of the Node 2i from this site. Nice review: https://www.stereo.net.au/reviews/review-bluesound-node-2i-wireless-hi-res-music-streamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jakeyb77 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 SNA’s own legend @evil c has just upgraded from a 2 to a 2i and is very impressed with the sound. He may be kind enough to offer some words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil c Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 SNA’s own legend [mention=116153]evil c[/mention] has just upgraded from a 2 to a 2i and is very impressed with the sound. He may be kind enough to offer some words. Sorry took a while for the laughter to subside![emoji16] Early days as only had for a week , however immediate impression was a more organic analog sound with very good articulation - spreading instruments etc. very wide and with good interplay between the two channels! Bass was a tad more pronounced too - this is all via coaxial into a Chord Qutest DAC. I had doubts on whether it would be a step up sonically especially after reading the main improvements were with the wifi and interface however I'm seriously impressed with its performance! I had a lot of problems with maintaining a rock solid connection to my PC with the previous Node 2 , to the point of getting under the house and running a direct Network ethernet cable.It still didn't solve it, but happy to report all glitches seem to be gone with the 2i ! Ain't as good as the #vinyl rig - but it is certainly getting closer and can't say feel I'm missing out on much listening to the digital. # however to be expected with a much more expensive outlay compared to the Node 2i / Qutest combo. Same with comparing to CD , spent over a week pruning my CD library and ripping for the ease of streaming - and feel it was a very worthwhile exercise. [emoji6] 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 (edited) As a long user with the Node’s 1 and 2, looks like I’d better get myself the 2i to pair up with my Brooklyn plus and Qutest to see if theres anything in this improved sound. Edited December 7, 2018 by Sime V2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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