Your review reminds me of the tale of ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ You are the child who on viewing the King’s procession blurted out ‘The King’s got no clothes on!’ and all the adults heads went up in dismay that such a political faux pas..! Bluesound's new Node 2i also seems like a good product and they have taken the step to include dual band WiFi connectivity (same with all the other refreshed Bluesound units). This is subsequently squirted down the audio chain (in your case via coax to the dac) to the amp & speakers. But with streaming the 2i is more clear and open in presentation with a bigger soundstage to the Innuos’ overly smoothed presentation where is compresses the mids and adds to much of a tonally thick presentation with bass. I’m interested in products; their looks, functionality and features, and most importantly how they sound! Inspiration from migueca and his second system, which can be found here on Audiogon! You can post now and register later. When you start throwing in bias of products, a view expense means better, HiFi brand fanboys, and thinking an aluminium cased product looks better, it is easy to sinker people to a view the product sounds better. It's probably not all due to the DAC, but to my ears they all sound a bit  better. Thanks very much. Can you imagine Jeremy Clarkson trying to hedge his bets that a rubbish car is as good as one everyone else considers better? OK,I backtracked on my research. . I think my Mytek Brooklyn Bridge has a very decent DAC. All are better than the Bluesound Node 2 in sonic performance in A/B testing. See all reviews. Bluesound Node 2i Easily connect the NODE 2i wireless music streamer to any existing stereo system to unlock and discover a universe of audio streaming.   Your link has been automatically embedded. I prefer the Node 2i as it has far more sources of music, and the interface is easy. Nice review and you got me interested in Bluesound again. For a while I was contemplating a Sonos Port as I have a Five in bedroom and a One in the kitchen and it integrates nicely with Deezer. Most folk who have bought a linear PSU have probably done this first. Get updates of news, features, new reviews and much more…. You are saying "tschüss" to the official Bluesound website and going to a website operated by an authorized Bluesound distributor. Also I’m looking at it impartially. Amazon pay him x and make 2 time x. But never mind. Most times you make sense, but I am seeing a lot more angst about Darko in your writings these days. Website Design by www.markseegerdesign.co.uk. All rights reserved. I’ve compared it to several other streamers from Auralic, Moon, Lindemann etc and pound for pound it’s very good. Things like subwoofer output are nice touches too. Great review Simon.. When I see someone with a g1 and a modest £500 DAC I just think it’s crazy. . Paste as plain text instead, × There will always be space for great products at sensible prices as well as “state of the art” products at outrageous prices..a.k.a. The products have to stand on comparative merit to other brand products. And so are you. I'm an audio lover who likes sharing experiences of faithfully reproduced audio in a CREDIBLE, BALANCED and ENGAGING way. Ads are typically in the thousands for the type of traffic he will drive. . I am a happy owner of the Node 2, and have had it about a year. . Going after SONOS market requires that and they have nailed it. × Please send us the log file (automatically) by selecting Help, Send Support Request in the App so we can see what the problem is. Panasonic P60VT60 Calibrated by Chad B Anthem MRX-720, Naim Uniti Nova, Vintage Marantz Model 22, Oppo UDP-203, Bluesound Node 2i, TEAC A-4070 Tape Deck The Node 2i sounds magnificent and you promoted it like it should. But sorry don’t agree…I think you’ve got to be bold enough to cater for most people and that’s the way you look at it when reviewing. I’ll check it out. Networking functionality worked perfectly in the limited testing I gave it. The Bluesound Node 2i can turn any stereo into the latest digital audio center with the capability to stream music files wirelessly as well as most popular online streaming services. I did have a node 2 once but too long ago to say and I’d need to check with a to b. The thing is, the Node not only sounds as good in the type of premium, but admittedly not uber premium system, that I am using it in. I used it as a roon endpoint DAC, streamer preamp. The Node 2 I had a while ago was definitely less reliable / stable (wifi connectivity) despite being … The internal DAC is decent although I prefer to use my external Rega DAC R. It’s a very natural, organic sound. Where do you draw the line on your own integrity, if you have one, that is? https://www.driving.co.uk/car-reviews/the-clarkson-review-ford-fiesta-zetec-s-red-edition-2015/, Some Lenbrook News : Neil Young & Prize Giveaways, Munich High-End Postponed until September 2021. I can arrange that if the customer requires, loudspeakers are usually different enough, even those with superb measurements to tell them apart sighted. The node 2i, for me, offers a fantastic solution for a streaming transport (it’s DAC is good too), with either digital coaxial or optical outputs. Since the tube integrated (a Yaqin MS-110B) doesn't have subwoofer output connections, I decided to try out the output on the Node 2. mreeter, Oct 22, 2020 #61. displayname likes this. Most impressive of all is its eye-popping feature set. Between the releases of these two multi-room generations, Bluesound's parent company, Lenbrook, created the NAD Masters M50.2 Bl… , The Oppo Sonica has a good DAC too. I had it connected to an AV Receiver until about a week ago when I bought and added a tube integrated to the system, and took out the Receiver. A creative film about the Bluesound Node 2i, Loving these new KEF LS50 Meta speakers @kef_ameri, Twenty testing tracks for audiophile hifi - playli, Loved this guy and sad news a while back. I did have the old unmodded connect and it was a bit thin sounding compared to the new port I reviewed, nor as detailed as a node 2i. Often I just feel that in streaming many Audiophile players are scrabbling around trying to sell £2000 plus streamers for single percentage points in performance for not much value for money. I have one myself though, and am delighted with the performance, especially for the price. If the Node is being used as a streamer/transport only and not relying on it's DAC I can't see there would be anywhere near enough noise to alter the 1's and 0's coming out the Coax - would seem to be beyond fundamentally flawed if that were the case! Will look for an RME I believe now…, I have a Node 2 without the I and still gets regular updates and have also connected my TV by the toshlink mini for great sound and enjoy radio by the Tunein app in the BleuOS app, made my Stereo NAD 356 21st century, and I had a big mp3 file on my NAS-harddisc, totally amazing wat a good DAC can do to these. You get all the connectivity you’ll need for a stand alone streaming box for a HiFi and so many streaming services to gander at, as well as a good control app : BluOS. Maybe that job might be finished of by throwing acid…which is wrong in some people’s eyes. . He can substantiate leaving all decisions and value for money to the buyer, because that suits the sales agenda and him getting paid. I'm not an electronics guy at all but I frequently read of the selling points of quality DAC's being things like advanced noise filtering, high quality rectifiers, isolated power rails to various parts of the PCB etc. . Looking at the CXN V2 in comparison to the bluesound node 2i I have Gui0507, Oct 17, 2020 #56. But to pre-empt the obvious question, no, I've not heard any more expensive streamers to compare.). . Yes, with an external LPSU it does sound better. Sure there are. With state-of-the-art Bluetooth ® aptX ® HD, the NODE 2i can easily support 24-bit streaming directly from your phone or tablet, as well as transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers. If you want a streaming transport and you like your DAC, go for the node 2i. Less than 1 month old. Instead of the usual meh of many HiFi channels, where it’s all the same. It means that if you can’t ever say that a component is of similar performance at a lower price, because it would offend the sensibilities of the manufacturer who is paying your advertising revenue, then you aren’t doing reviewing at all.   You cannot paste images directly. It’s in similar territory to the Musical Fidelity MX-DAC. He doesn’t diss all Vw. BW Simon. Required fields are marked *. Have you heard any of the Sonos Connect mods (Wyred 4 sound or Magna)? Each to their own. Thanks. Bluesound Node 2i Punches Well Above Its Weight. I’m curious, should we as the consumer do that when we drop by the shop to decide on components and speakers? I have the bluesound node 2i and considering adding the chord cutest.. All that said and done, could just use optical and then there will be no noise coming across anyway! You are a wonderful reviewer Simon. Perhaps the result of ignorance and mismatching of components on my part- entirely possible. But the child is new to this world, not yet evolved to the cynical world of adults and only spoke what he saw; the truth. I’d rather go on holiday. The squeezebox based players that started the streaming revolution, leading to Sonos boxes like the Zone Player, then Connect, were all used with much more expensive HiFi. Local pickup only.Purchased on September 4, 2020 (24 days ago) from American Sound of Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill.Single owner from non-smoking home, never moved outside listening room, no visible scratches or … This approach of not cutting price corners to performance and investment in it, works most of the time. Website : https://www.bluesound.com/ Support : https://support.bluos.net/hc/en-us, Hi Simon. Furthermore, Bluesound has upgraded this version with dual-band … Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Bluesound Node 2i is being returned to Amazon. Not always is this the case, particularly in streaming. It’s a brave person to admit a purchase isn’t VFM when they own it therefore and a lot of variables come into purchasing, as I’ve discussed. . The Node 2 and Node 2i are fine streamers with a half-decent internal DAC; if I were thinking of spending money on upgrading either, I'd explore an external DAC first. It's all about the music! I will pay shipping anywhere in Canada if you meet my asking price. Hello, I congratulate you for the Review, what is your opinion about the cambridge audio cxn? Of course he does. I then recently added a benchmark dac1 pre to my node 2i. They drive across deserts in cars costing £1500 which they rave about, and he loves fords and the Ford Fiesta which is cheap (I drive one) which he bought for his daughter. I had hoped for “kind of similar” because I’ve never been afraid of switching to cheaper gear. This is extremely annoying. More items to explore. With a wealth of connections and cutting-edge protocols, the Node 2i offers a wealth of compatibility. Upload or insert images from URL. Powered by Invision Community, Std vs "pimped" Bluesound Node 2i - and some other stuff. The main reason for dropping you a line is the new “autoclock trim” setting which has recently appeared in the BluOS audio settings. The Innuos pips it playing music off its hard drive though, with the usual greater dynamics, and relative flattened approach with the Node 2i on song. Bw simon, Thanks for the answer. I'm considering the Cambridge Audio CXN ($1100) or Node 2i ($899) with optical inputs for tv sound but these are the most I want to spend on this. Any review of a product in context of the Bluesound NODE 2i will read like a love letter to the NODE itself! How would they compare sound wise? A playli. A film about the Allo DigiOne Signature Streamer, Techie computing meets Audiophile – Allo DigiOne Signature Streamer, Compatible with UPnP NAS drives, Windows PC’s and MAC’s, USB Input for music drives (FAT32 or NTFS formatted), Audio Inputs – 3.5mm analogue / Toslink Digital combo, Audio Outputs : headphone 3.5mm, 12V trigger, Coaxial RCA digital, Toslink / Optical digital, Analogue RCA (to HiFi). If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Hopefully the Bluesound is better and my next contender. Praise to your bravery to challenge the some would say hypocrites of the HiFi world and sometimes you may be controversial, its part of the journey. 60 Seconds : Google Chromecast Audio – Dead but still kicking! Currently bypassing the Node 2i DAC via coax to my Anthem DAC until I replace the Node 2i with the Naim Uniti Nova or NAD M33. It’s heavy on the upper midrange which made the RF7s even more forward than usual. Your mileage my vary. The only way to solve the problem is to disconnect the power cable and reconnect; the Node 2 will than reboot and show up again. Thanks Eric, for your feedback. Your review of the RME dac makes me wonder though. Currently bypassing the Node 2i DAC via coax to my Anthem DAC until I replace the Node 2i with the Naim Uniti Nova or NAD M33. Following the golden rule of K.I.S.S. It perhaps just misses a usb output, for the highest sample rates etc for high-end dacs. But isn’t it also true that there are customers with money to spare who want something more esoteric (in a manner of speaking) and he has the right to cater to them too? You can get a node 2i on a money back thing if you aren’t happy. TheFlash, October 3, 2019 in 2 Channel. Noisy ethernet controllers on the Innuos are a reason bandied about. Its a clear and unequivocall improvement in all areas, tonally and dynamics. That’s not the only appeal of the Node 2. Bluesound however developed the original Node, an unwieldy boxy cubey looking thing. Darko gets paid directly by the people whose reviews he does, via ad space, and some Patreon money. As Ashley points out:- one of reviews golden rules, he says, is never to say that a cheaper product is better than a more expensive one. He is forever spotted testing and speaking eloquently about performance cars from McLaren, Audi, Ferrari, Land Rover……and dissing VW, Vauxhall, Skoda, Toyota….and he too like Darko gets paid to pitch. Dressing up value for money with the evergreen ‘you decide’, which doesn’t wash in consumer circles. The industrial design of the Bluesound Node 2i is fantastic, easily earning A+ in my book. Read more. I was unfortunately thoroughly disappointed in Allo USBridge Signature w. Shanti, that I bough for my office. If you don’t cater to what, you think, most will think, it will be a kind of near shilling mishmash of product performance similarity. Since Jeremy Clarkson is your benchmark…..I don’t recall him finding any car below 70K worthwhile…..most times he is dissing every sensible middle of the price range car. The DAC is decent in the Node 2i too, if not anywhere near standalone DAC products of the ilk of Qutest, RME. I think you are right, the Video review and enthusiasm and effort into the review should be commensurate with the performance – you are so so right! Wow what did I deserve for that, can I modestly say. I watched all the way through and I’m sure such functionality will be on trend in the future. 26th August 2020, 3:20 pm. very good video Simon, really professional, glad to see you have found you way back. . © HiFi Wigwam 2016. I have the Magna mod. However, Bluesound has worked on improving its wireless streamer, and not just in the places you may expect. High-end DAC technology built into every Bluesound Player allows the NODE 2i to decode … That’s why the g1 is a bit galling as it is exactly the type of streamer someone might buy in systems like mine or lesser. So as said if a quality DAC which is an engineered device to perform a single purpose can allow a fundamental and audible shift in its sound signature based on some levels of [minimal] noise coming in to it across the Coax..... it's not going to be a quality DAC offering sound improvements in the first place? I’ve owned the Bluesound Vault 2 for nearly four years and think it’s great. The node 2i is a good option as it’s great for the money and for the difference between the unmodded connect it is a good upgrade. Eye-eye, Cap’n.Bluesound has announced a Gen 2i update to their three wireless streaming hi-fi components. And this post ladies and gentlemen is the definition of what a 'audiophile' is all about. I read your views on the recent Auralic gear But comparing the Allo to my Aries G2 was surprisingly easy and direct. . To my ears it’s really taken the Vault and Node to the next level of streaming quality; a subtle but important change. Good question though difficult to say. Hi Nigel. He says it’s a fantastic car. Greetings from Holland. Display as a link instead, × Does anyone have a similar setup and can comment how well these work together or know of any other way to setup cable stream plus tv for a similar price that sounds good? Wenthrope Well-Known Member. Simon Price is there a difference in sound quality between Node 2 and Node 2i if you use the streamer only via digital output to a external DAC ? but are there any streamers with decent internal DACs? Manufacturers who make this music and engineering marvel at a reasonable cost to consumers must be commended. So so true with streamers and unless I start spending £20k on speakers, which isn’t anytime soon, I’m unlikely to revise my position which is for most people who buy HiFi. In my system the 2i sounds better streaming Qobuz and Tidal from the Internet directly and over Roon, as of course it is a Roon Ready device, than my £2300 Innuos Zenith Mk2. Largely that’s why he is independent and Darko and HiFi isn’t, because the people who promote the products are on the payroll. Just found your site and enjoy it already. Do you still prefer the bluesound node 2i? Using a quit psu stops noise getting into the chain at source, noise which can mask musical information. I decided I didn’t like the Bluesound Node 2i DAC. Sure “sounds” promising! Each to his own, I guess. . With a cursory glance at the Node 2i’s spec sheet, nothing much appears to have changed between the models to dictate so dramatic an upturn in this generation’s sonic performance. 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