bluesound is it?
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Yes, a 'Node 2i', trying it out with a three month trial of Tidal Hifi for 3 quid.Originally Posted by struth
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Well after a couple of weeks with the Bluesound I haven't played a CD & only the odd record, it's that good.
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Roy, how does the Bluesound internal DAC compare to the Chord?
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Have to admit I intended to compare the two but day one just plugged the Bluesound straight into the amp & been enjoying the flexibility, convenience & sound quality since. I read somewhere that the Chord doesn't support MQA anyway but I stand to be corrected on that, I'm no streaming expert!
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Personally I don't bother with MQA.
Anyway I reckon that if Bluesound is doing any MQA unfolding it will be sending that (unfolded) signal via the coax output (to your Chord) so you will still benefit.
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I'll give it a try at some stage, logic dictates that the Chord DAC should be better?
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Given the price deferential I should certainly hope so, but interesting to see if actually the case.
Can you not wire such that you only need to change the input on your amp to get an instant a/b comparison? I assume you have a coax cable to run between the Bluesound and the Chord.
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I'll just unplug the coax from the CD player I'm not using & plug that into the Bluesound.
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