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Post by electronumpty on Oct 12, 2022 9:23:49 GMT
So I am considering a Node as my pi is ok but seems a bit flaky sometimes. Especially when it has up dated , there is always something that seems to stop it working properly again and I have to spend time sorting it out which is a pain in the a.
So looking for a user friendly streamer/dac which is fairly fool proof - lol, and all my reading points to a node for ease of use etc .
Not to worried about ultimate sound quality as I use the dac for background music and the telly plus radio.
I understand the psu can be upgraded and also I can add a better dac on sometime but atm my main aim is ease of streaming - Spotify so it seems to fit the bill.
Before I pull the trigger I thought I'd ask the forum digigurus if I am missing something, budget about 500 .
Cheers EN
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Post by mikeyb on Oct 12, 2022 9:29:44 GMT
If you're having issues with your Pi setup then it's probably the software you're using, Volumio by any chance? Or if you're WiFi only then the WiFi on earlier Pi models isn't great either.
Moode and PiCorePlayer are much more stable.
I had no end of issues with Volumio, so went to Moode Audio and was rock solid.
Node is a good choice though
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Post by stryder5 on Oct 12, 2022 10:09:33 GMT
Yamaha wxc 50 great performance, software, good user interface, £250 new. I think they still do them if not look used.
Multi room capability if you want it in the future.
A five year old can set up and use. I have one. Lol
Gary
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 12, 2022 10:30:34 GMT
Thanks yes Volumio, not looked at the 5 year old option!
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Post by lurch on Oct 12, 2022 12:36:10 GMT
Yep Node is a great piece of kit, had mine 6 years now and no problems + receives regular updates from Bluesound. Have Pimped mine (Polish PS board & SBooster) run via my Mutec and Pimped Black Ice Glass fx DSD I reckon I'd have to spend silly money to beat it for SQ. BluOS app has Spotify Connect built in + Radio Paradise and all the mainstream streaming sites, and is a doddle to use. Theres one here (a 2i) that's already Pimped and is a stonking price. hifiwigwam.com/forum/threads/bluesound-node-2i-with-linear-power-supply-upgrade-and-lpsu.112675/ |
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Post by misterc on Oct 12, 2022 12:59:53 GMT
This is an effective up, we produce an improved version of the Polish one (which is a nice design) and this two with a quality psu make it very viable for a coupleof steps up the ladder of entry level streaming, much nicer GUI and the fact it just works is a great incentive.
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 12, 2022 13:34:29 GMT
all sounds good so far!
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Post by antonio on Oct 12, 2022 15:58:35 GMT
Nothing wrong with the Bluesound Node according to reports, I will have an Auralic Aries for sale in the next day or two within your budget.
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 14, 2022 7:12:14 GMT
Ok so I have done the ebay thing so hopefully it will arrive tomorrow. Going to listen to it a bit and then explore psu options I think. There see to be a few out there. 🙂
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Post by antonio on Oct 14, 2022 8:12:03 GMT
SBooster seems to be given good reports, maybe you could ask Oli to make you one if he has the time.
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Post by lurch on Oct 14, 2022 9:31:52 GMT
Yep SBooster is the one, I started out with a Chifi one to get me going. Then got a used LDA/MCRU (Long Dog Audio) was not impressed with that, SQ no better than the Chifi, finally grabbed the SBooster for a good price and it was a real step up, have since added the Ultra (extension/add-on) to it for another nice boost in SQ.
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Post by Bigman80 on Oct 14, 2022 12:04:10 GMT
SBooster seems to be given good reports, maybe you could ask Oli to make you one if he has the time. Andy can make one, just needs a bit of a pointer towards a decent regular PCB. There really isn't any need to go for big money tat. |
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Post by antonio on Oct 14, 2022 12:19:16 GMT
@bigman80 Andy?
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 14, 2022 12:44:08 GMT
I'm Andy, Oliver is Bigman80.
I could make a PSU with some pointers probably, but would need a converter board to replace the smps in the main unit.
Anyway, need to get it delivered , working and listened to first! 🙂
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Post by antonio on Oct 14, 2022 13:02:55 GMT
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 14, 2022 13:05:15 GMT
That's quite alright Bert 👍 |
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Post by antonio on Oct 14, 2022 13:17:55 GMT
electronumpty Should have bought my Aries, comes with it's own LPS. 
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 14, 2022 13:58:52 GMT
electronumpty Should have bought my Aries, comes with it's own LPS. I did consider it and look it up, but needed a DAC too and the Node looks more plug and play so to speak. Didn't want to buy another separate DAC. |
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Post by antonio on Oct 14, 2022 14:17:07 GMT
electronumpty Should have bought my Aries, comes with it's own LPS. I did consider it and look it up, but needed a DAC too and the Node looks more plug and play so to speak. Didn't want to buy another separate DAC. You do need a dac with the Aries, with you wanting an all in one I would have gone with www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403677484386?hash=item5dfd0d9562: |
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 14, 2022 14:43:40 GMT
I did consider it and look it up, but needed a DAC too and the Node looks more plug and play so to speak. Didn't want to buy another separate DAC. You do need a dac with the Aries, with you wanting an all in one I would have gone with www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403677484386?hash=item5dfd0d9562:Yeah nice , but I need a senile idiot-proof user interface. This was a major reason for me choosing the Node, all good reports on that front. 🤣 |
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Post by antonio on Oct 14, 2022 16:12:45 GMT
@electonumpty If Oli could use the interface I'm sure you could  Not only that you would only have one box rather than two. |
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 21, 2022 17:47:13 GMT
Well looks like the one I ordered has got lost in the post 🤨. Seller going to make a claim tomorrow as he has to wait 5 days, once he has done that he's offered a refund or another.
How annoying. 🤔
Anyway jiust have to be patient. meh.
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Post by antonio on Oct 21, 2022 18:18:00 GMT
Pleased you have already been offered a refund or replacement.
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Post by lurch on Oct 21, 2022 18:45:25 GMT
electronumpty I can possibly sort you the replacement for the one that's gone awol. I'm currently evaluating a dcs Network bridge against my Pimped Node2 (Polish interface board) up to you whether you build your own LPS or I can supply one of my Chifi ones. Just give me the weekend to decide whether to move it on, if I do you can have 1st dibs if you want.
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 21, 2022 18:47:36 GMT
Pleased you have already been offered a refund or replacement. Yes , he's been very good no argument. |
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 23, 2022 11:29:21 GMT
Ok so some news, apparently it's back in the RM system and should be with me tomorrow. 😀
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Post by electronumpty on Oct 24, 2022 11:36:30 GMT
Arrived today so now plugged in and working, very straightforward which is what I was looking for . 🙂
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Post by hifinutt on Feb 6, 2024 20:11:43 GMT
got a bluesound node 130 today , lovely quality and cheaper than the sonos i bought maybe 13 years ago !!! just getting to grips with the interface now . will be assessing sound quality soon using my existing dac
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Post by hifinutt on Feb 8, 2024 9:28:45 GMT
well had a play yesterday a bit more . sounding good . playing Jericho by eric bibb 3 tracks just buffered and wouldnt play at all . Bryn Haworth who was an ace on slide guitar did not buffer
so now have disconnected another item on same network and used higher quality ethernet cable . we shall see .
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Post by mikeyb on Feb 8, 2024 9:35:54 GMT
well had a play yesterday a bit more . sounding good . playing Jericho by eric bibb 3 tracks just buffered and wouldnt play at all . Bryn Haworth who was an ace on slide guitar did not buffer so now have disconnected another item on same network and used higher quality ethernet cable . we shall see . Bibb on Qobuz? |
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