From what I gather googling, their website is shit and ambiguous which gives me even less confidence, it has Spotify connect but not Tidal Connect. For Tidal/Qobuz etc you have to access them through the Play-Fi app. Given the hammering that app seems to get from reviewers I would be even less likely again to buy into that eco-system…
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From what I gather googling, their website is shit and ambiguous which gives me even less confidence, it has Spotify connect but not Tidal Connect. For Tidal/Qobuz etc you have to access them through the Play-Fi app. Given the hammering that app seems to get from reviewers I would be even less likely again to buy into that eco-system…
jamieanderson1968
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I echo @Joe Mac and @JohnnyCashFan
I love my Node 2i. With the Audiolab, you will need to rely on their software as they are not Roon ready (I could be wrong). While Roon is an additional expense, if you have a large local digital collection as well as going the Tidal route it really makes the Bluesound a wonderful streamer.
I love my Node 2i. With the Audiolab, you will need to rely on their software as they are not Roon ready (I could be wrong). While Roon is an additional expense, if you have a large local digital collection as well as going the Tidal route it really makes the Bluesound a wonderful streamer.
Hollywood
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I just don't know if I'm able to find a Node 2i as they appear to be sold out everywhere
I just don't know if I'm able to find a Node 2i as they appear to be sold out everywhere
That’s because it’s discontinued! They’ve launched the third generation now (its what @Mather just got) and they dropped the numbers so it’s just called Node.
jamieanderson1968
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The Node (as it is called now) is available for $649 Canadian. Possibly your buddy might be able to get it for you less than retail.
www.bluesound.com
NODE - Bluesound
The Bluesound NODE unlocks the world of hi-res music streaming and multi-room audio to create a modern addition to existing hi-fi systems or your favorite set of powered speakers.
www.bluesound.com
JohnnyCashFan
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Crutchfield has a White 2i for $400usd, not sure how hard you get hit on shipping/duty though.I just don't know if I'm able to find a Node 2i as they appear to be sold out everywhere
I would look around, even used (Craigslist, Canuck Audiomart, etc) as I'm sure people are upgrading to the new model.
Hollywood
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There isn't a ton of margin on those but he could do $599 + tax which is better than a kick in the pantsThe Node (as it is called now) is available for $649 Canadian. Possibly your buddy might be able to get it for you less than retail.
NODE - Bluesound
The Bluesound NODE unlocks the world of hi-res music streaming and multi-room audio to create a modern addition to existing hi-fi systems or your favorite set of powered speakers.
Besides at that price point, I would imagine the options are limited to begin with.
jamieanderson1968
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I went with black partly because I was afraid the white would show up fingerprints. But the finish is matte so there should be no worries. And unless you are @Mather, you will hardly ever touch it.
And now you are leaning towards the Node, we can start brow beating you about how amazing Roon is
And now you are leaning towards the Node, we can start brow beating you about how amazing Roon is
Id go with white. But my dislike of black boxes is well known
My sonos playbase is matte white like that and so long as you dust it as normal it doesn’t look any dirtier than anything else.
Hollywood
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Team whiteId go with white. But my dislike of black boxes is well known
My sonos playbase is matte white like that and so long as you dust it as normal it doesn’t look any dirtier than anything else.
all the way!Team white
Yeah with the exception of my amp (which I couldn’t get in silver but one day in the future after covid will try to buy a silver face plate for and swap…) everything in my system is silver/white/wood!
Slimwhit33
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Same! Meshes very well with silver.Team white
jamieanderson1968
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What I love with the Node is it is a small profile so you can easily tuck it away out of sight.
Hollywood
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A small footprint is precisely what I'm looking for
jamieanderson1968
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I struggle to give you a size comparison, but it is about the size of a cigar box. It doesn't heat up so putting it inside a cabinet is not an issue.
Hollywood
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I'm likely to do what our friend @Slimwhit33 did and stack it on top of my Amp, or put it on the shelf above it.
jamieanderson1968
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I love that the Node has 3 settings for lighting up (Full/Half/Off) so it can just sit there quietly doing its business
MikeH
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i second the white boxes looking nice and being fine. my aries is white and so are my sonos. i barely every physically touch them unless i'm dusting em off.Id go with white. But my dislike of black boxes is well known
My sonos playbase is matte white like that and so long as you dust it as normal it doesn’t look any dirtier than anything else.
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