Thanks for sharing. I am just considering streaming at the moment. I am 67 and old school and still prefer using my physical media for music playing. But, I am always open to options. Cheers

I‘ve combined the Node130 with a Denafrips Pontus II via USB - a match in heaven. The internal DAC falls short in comparison by a lot. But as a streamer it is so great a device

Hello, I stream off my receiver Yamaha 2.1 stereo only any way what just got dac only or they don’t come that way

How about a review on the Node X? The new X has some very cool improvements.

Upgrade Node with external LPS into external DAC and its better than Lumin and its app imo. Transparency, resolution and imaging greatly increased. Love the Node!

@deanlewis4622

Жыл бұрын

Are use the node Gen 3 with my music files on a big zip drive connected via the digital audio output to a dac/headphone amplifier for headphone listening. I love it!

@rndm4642

Жыл бұрын

I run an SBooster LPS and PD Creative power supply. It’s been bullet proof.

@shkermanshahi

Жыл бұрын

I use teddy pardo linear power supply. My issue with node is Roon USB out has pops , and they have not fixed it for over 1.5 years. Hopefully with gen3 they have new version of Software.

@davidflack1466

Жыл бұрын

wrote a similar comment before, its great. im using the pd creative lps board and externa smpsu. are you running it with a linear power supply?

Can it do USB out to a Roon endpoint? Lots of issues with previous versions - promised this functionality but never fixed it.

3Most of my music is on an external drive. I currently use a Squeezebox Touch. Does the Bluesound work in a simiilar way?

I have the 1st gen of the Node and I am happy enough using it with an external DAC. BUT what I don't understand is the raving about the Bluesound OS - I find it sluggish and buggy when using Tidal Connect. TC will soon loose its connection to the Node and I need to switch to the Bluesound OS until Tidal reconnects. it's quite annoying. Is this problem fixes with the new generation?

Nice review what dac would you recommend

Can the Gen 3 output 192khz via the USB out? I have one coming this week to replace my 2i

Love my Node, some day will save up and get a better DAC and use it as a Streamer only. But the DAC is just fine as my system grows.

@r423sdex

Жыл бұрын

It's funny I have five DACs all at different prices, but I keep going back to the node with it own output.

@jackstraw1756

Жыл бұрын

@@r423sdex what’s the cost of your most expensive one you have? I heard somewhere to get better performance out of an external DAC you would have to spend at least twice the cost of the Node

With a single USB connection, how can i connect to an external DAC via USB and connect a USB drive that contains all my music? Is it one or the other?

You seem to know your stuff. Maybe you could help with this: If I don't use streaming services but I would like to send audio from my Apple computer to my McIntosh 1700. Id there a way to do that, at Node quality, but w/o all the frills of streaming?

Hello can this unit provide multi room capabilities

Wiim Mini is also a steal tho if you want a more minimal setup! I would upgrade to the Node only if I truly needed the HDMI (and maybe the convenience of the trigger out)

@johnpischedda6951

Жыл бұрын

The Wiim mini out to your favourite DAC ! Unbeatable!

@jorgebravo7980

Жыл бұрын

@@johnpischedda6951 amen! 🙏🏻

@rosswarren436

Жыл бұрын

I've got three WiiM Minis. Just wish they had a USB out though. I was hoping for that on the Pro. I could still see myself buying a Node to get USB and even more importantly, the sub-woofer output to make adding a sub much easier with far less cables than otherwise necessary using my vintage Carver preamp.

@alex.j87

Жыл бұрын

​@@rosswarren436 Beware with the node sub out. It's convenient only if you plan to adjust the sound via the Node (you have to use the node's dac for that). In any other case, that would separate the sub volume control from the speakers volume control.

@rosswarren436

Жыл бұрын

@@alex.j87 ah, I was afraid of that. So, it would mainly be useful for streaming only, and only if I used the internal DAC of the Node. And if I bypassed the internal DAC of the Node and used an external DAC I'd be faced with using two volume controls, the one on the Node (for the subwoofer) and the one on my preamp for my two main speakers. Not very convenient. Rats. I may have to look to a subwoofer that can accept line level or speaker level signals and feed them from my preamp or amp. Not looking forward to the snake's den of cables though to do that. Thanks for the heads up!

if i stream hd/ultra hd from my phone or laptop and my music service via bluebooth to my receiver, what do i need to pair to a 2012 marantz or otherwise that does not have bluetooth built-in? You can find bluetooth devices for this purpose for $40... so how does a $600 unit like this compare? (Not being facetious)

Wiim pro is a fantastic streamer , the built in dac isn’t up to par . However that isn’t a deal breaker as I’ve hooked up to my out board dac it sounds blinking fantastic.

@r423sdex

Жыл бұрын

It sounds the same as the bluesound node. Or any other streamer ! It's bit perfect.

Do you think this would be better than my laptop and external dac?

Can you connect the node directly to a amp and still control the volume and so forth?

Is one of your dogs a black Brussels Griffon? I have a tricolor

I think for most sub $20K systems the Node is fine. In more resolving systems not so fine as every gear change to the digital source chain in a 1st class system can be heard easily. BTW in the Lumin universe the sonic difference between the U1/2 mini and the big brother U1 is HUGE, was maybe one of the biggest sonic gains I've ever experienced in my system.

@r423sdex

Жыл бұрын

The node is more resolving than 99% of amplifiers. Let's not get started on speakers.

Just curious if you have experimented with different power cables and coaxial cables on your node? I have herd people having great success swamping these out for higher quality. I’m thinking of buying Audioquest Carbon coaxial. And Audioquest NRG y2 power cable

@HiFiHuff

8 ай бұрын

I have tried, Noticed nothing with the power cord swap to a Nordost purple. Coaxial cables can make a slight difference but it's not huge. I. have had amazing differences using analog IC's and some power cables on some gear but with the Node, I didn't notice much difference,

If it worth getting the Bluesound Vault 2i instead to rip all your CD collection? Have you ripped your CDs or you still play them on your CD player or do you just only stream these days?

So is that 60’s inspired mellow background music playing in the background - Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass by chance?

@martynanstis1620

7 ай бұрын

If feelings could kill - Trio Leo

@kingtrance307

7 ай бұрын

@@martynanstis1620 - Thanks 👍

Hi, my name is Andy from Chicago Love your videos thank you so much ! I was wondering if you have ever heard the Cambridge cxn v2 streamer? It’s about $1000 which is my budget at the moment and you get the album art. I would appreciate your opinion. Thank you so much again !!!

i have a 2i linked to a Denafrips Pontus 2. not sure if the addition of a USB output would make a difference. now if it only had a i2s i would upgrade.

@ChrisMag100

Жыл бұрын

If you're running Roon, look at the Pi2design Mercury V2. It's excellent.

I've got the bluesound. Its great for strearming...its better if you're using a better DAC. The BlueOS app is a bit rough still in terms of general functionality.

@davidflack1466

Жыл бұрын

still better software then most, what softwere have you used that is better in terms of use and funktionalitet?

@r423sdex

Жыл бұрын

What defines a better dac ?

Hi there thanks for the recommendation! I'd like to know if it has MQA unfolding for TIDAL as its my main digital listening for streaming

@damjan6420

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@davidflack1466

Жыл бұрын

yes indeed it does

@gman5218

Жыл бұрын

Tidal is thankfully dumping MQA As MQA has gone bust.

The Wiim Pro with it's excellent U.I. and a Geshelli Labs J2 DAC is cheaper and sounds better than the Node.

@zachboos

Жыл бұрын

Have you compared the two? I also have a J2 and a Wiim.

@chrishmeet

Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting on the J2 , I asked Geno to send it to Bill at purity audio design, he's building my first tube pre amp with the same wood as the j2.

is there a version without the built in dac?

@NateEll

Жыл бұрын

No

@macejc101

Жыл бұрын

you can turn it off and run it to a better DAC/preamp..

What about volume - can I control volume using the Node instead of my amplifier? Or I still need to control my amplifier to volume up / down?

@MaxAbby8833

Жыл бұрын

Yes. You can get the SONOS remote (~$50.00) to control the volume level out of the SONOS audio output jacks (you can still also use the volume control/remote of your amp).

@MaxAbby8833

Жыл бұрын

PS -- meant BlueSound not sonos.

@Shawn-wy1pb

Жыл бұрын

I used the node 2i as a preamp to control the volume but I had an old preamp so I tried to connect the node and use the preamp for volume control, everything improved and specially at low level listening, way more dynamic. Digital volume control severely limits dynamics !

@europria

Жыл бұрын

Yes it has variable volume option, but purist prefer to use amplifier or pe-amp volume to enjoy highest dynamic range.

Yeah buddy! I forget mine is even there and that’s the point.

The streamer lives or dies by its app. The Bluesound app is fab and I'd get any streamer that runs this app.

Don't get the point: this is your number 1 reccomendation, but just a couple of weeks later you review the eversolo as the best one (and using it since 3 months already) .. so I'm confused

@butwait

9 ай бұрын

He likely gets paid to promote this stuff. So whatever way the wind blows is 'best'

The Wiim Pro might have this one beat and at $150 but no hdmi.

Ha! I have that same coffee maker. It's the best!

For Higher tiered or resolving systems, the Node does not cut it. An Aurender N200 network transport is much better and in a shoot out destroys the Bluesound Node. I personally have their N20, but my system is well over $70k.

Does it serve as a preamp / variable out?

@marlonharewood8366

Жыл бұрын

Yep can be used as either a preamp or fixed level, you change it through the ap

@Shawn-wy1pb

Жыл бұрын

Don’t use it as a preamp for volume control, digital volume control in node severely limits dynamics !

How is this compared to Ifi streamer? Thanks

@michaelwright1602

Жыл бұрын

The ifi, I owned and sent back. Incredibly unstable and buggy OS. I went with the Mercury v2 and loaded RoPieeeXL on it and am not looking back. I believe it sounds better than the ifi, and it works.

Can you connect this to a vintage amplifier?

@HiFiHuff

5 ай бұрын

As long as it has RCA inputs. Sure, and most should!

@LiamRolfe

3 ай бұрын

I just connected one to my Sansui G-6700 today and it sounds fantastic!

What model is the gen3?

@NateEll

Жыл бұрын

N130

Has it also got internet radio like my Squeezebox?

@Audiodreamer192-24

Жыл бұрын

Ya it has Paradise radio and Tune in radio

IEAST AUDIOCAST PRO M50 Streamer ES9023 WiFi DLNA AirPlay Bluetooth 5.0 24bit 192kHz

If you’re using the node via usb into a dac for roon, buyers beware. There’s a strange noise/crackling if you use the usb into dac via wifi. Bluesound isn’t fixing it and blames roon, hence no fixes on the horizon.

BlueSound Node is by far the easiest no muss no fuss streamer. By comparison until recently my Innuous Zenith mk3’s OS was so completely convoluted and ridiculous, it just sat on a shelf despite it having better playback resolution. Now Innuous has a dedicated app but I was so disgusted with my prior experience, it may be a while longer before it becomes a part of my system again.

Hello, is this compatable with Apple Music?

@burakkarademir

3 ай бұрын

Via airplay only.

Why are you not telling people people that they can use their computer, smartphone and a DAC?

Is this a review of the NODE which is the name of the newest updated model.

@longbluesquid

Жыл бұрын

I’m wandering that too. I know there was 2.

@kiangdv

Жыл бұрын

3rd Gen is now called Node - they also have now release a Node X (limited edition)

@ziadchoueiri6522

Жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the new limited edition (node X) that just came out ? Is it worth the upgrade from the 3rd Gen model for the new DAC ?

Thanks, but which streamer *WITHOUT A DAC INSIDE* do you recommand ?

@michaelwright1602

Жыл бұрын

Depending upon your system, the Pi2 Mercury V2 streamer is incredible, but pricey. Best thing about the Mercury, is that you can load just about any Pi OS on it that you want to. I have RoPieeeXL loaded on mine, and it is rock solid and has played everything I can throw at it, natively via a hard wired network.

@reptidan

Жыл бұрын

Mano ultra mkiii

@regisvoiclair

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelwright1602 I dont see Wi-Fi on it...

@regisvoiclair

Жыл бұрын

@@reptidan No USB output...

@michaelwright1602

Жыл бұрын

@@regisvoiclair It has wifi.

I've had nothing but problems with mind. It never stays connected and I have a solid network and system.

How can a streamer into an external dac sound different ?. I have 4 different streamers at different prices, the cheapest wiim mini sounds the same as all the others. If it is bit perfect, no way it will sound different.

@roncochran4979

Жыл бұрын

There is an internal DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) in most streamers, computers, mobile phone, CD players etc. The quality of the DAC has a huge impact on the output. Using an external DAC bypasses the internal DAC and takes away the conversion work from the internal unit. As an example, if you are using a Mac-mini to stream music the output of the internal DAC is the 1/8" headphone output which includes very cheap components that effect the audio quality. You can use the USB output into an external DAC and get much higher quality, depending on your choice of DAC.

No support for KZread music is a bummer 😞

How does it comare to a real live show?

@PrinceFluffy

Жыл бұрын

Led Zeppelin no longer perform 🤷🏻

Wiim Pro? Half the price

A WiiM mini/pro or even a Raspberry Pi (volumio) with a 5v Chinese linear power supply is far far far better than Bluesound Node's any version period.

Hey man you could be Gandhi

Wiim just won the battle over every other competitors. No reason to consider anything else unless it's for look.

@13thnotehifireviews7

Жыл бұрын

Who says that?

@jianhuang0124

Жыл бұрын

@@13thnotehifireviews7 clearly I said that.

@13thnotehifireviews7

Жыл бұрын

@@jianhuang0124 why though?

Wow, this is so thin in actual user information. Not much of a review.

Just knowing that your cat and dogs hear better than you do means at least they can appreciate everything you buy for your system. LOL.

Fire stick and plex will stream anything. I still don't get the reason for this and I have it.

I don't understand all the hype about Node products (nor LS50, for example). Node is a really bad product.

@rosswarren436

Жыл бұрын

In what way? The Blue O/S is extremely easy to use and well thought out. What other $600 streamer/DAC would you recommend? I do agree with you on the LS50, unless they are used as a desktop, near field speaker. They really need a sub to do well and have decent dynamics in a medium sized room. Yes, they have great clarity, but for the price, other speakers offer much more. Fortunately, you can get them (the LS50) easy on the used market if so inclined.

@danijel-c

Жыл бұрын

@@rosswarren436 Dynamically it is lost, and timbral correctness is nonexistent. Of course, some people don't know how instruments sound. In that budget, probably some iFi. I don't want to be unpolite, but Nodes are just crap.

@rosswarren436

Жыл бұрын

@@danijel-c many would use them as a streamer (to get the benefit and ease of use of Blue O/S) to feed an external DAC.

@danijel-c

Жыл бұрын

@@rosswarren436 Even digital output is lousy. I tried it with AMR DP 777 Signature. Overhyped product worth nothing.

@rosswarren436

Жыл бұрын

@@danijel-c what streamer did you buy?

I wouldn't buy another Bluesound product. I have purchased 4 Bluenode 2i in the past 3 years. To date 2 out of the 4 have locked up during one of the forced updates to the units. I say forced because the only options they give you is "Get it now" or "Delay 24 Hours". Sometimes when they lock up during the upgrade process they can be revived with various convoluted procedures. The 2 failed players I have cannot be revived after multiple lock-ups during several forced updates. It's a very unreliable product. Also they cannot be repaired so they become junk when they lock up!

@PaulClay46masonWV

6 ай бұрын

Never had a problem with the 2i that unplugging didn't fix, and that was usually a network connection issue.

@Mrpaulgs

6 ай бұрын

@@PaulClay46masonWV There is a known issue with the power supply caps that you can google if interested.

@Mrpaulgs

6 ай бұрын

@@PaulClay46masonWV I won't deal with this company again seeing how they ghosted all those that had power supply failure, total lack of support.