Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, ND5-XS vs Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2. Qobuz skipping files. The Cambridge Audio CXN V2 is a powerful network streamer. Others? I guess your cambridge setup is messed up or the unit is defective. Has both digital and analog outputs, SQ is likely superb and available at a small fraction of their top of the line products, and resale value, however limited, is likely high among competing products. I used (and still use) network attached storage. Hello. I have the Cambridge and really like it, but I have no experience with the bluesound. Its available for a nominal rental fee, and includes a $25 Crutchfield merchandise credit. Crazy. Any thoughts on which would be the best idea from the following choices? Do you know what I mean? Cambridge Audio/Music Direct - CXN v2 Network Player Network Player on Sale for $725 Awesome deal on this unit! Through Id never pay such ridiculous prices for cables, but because I cant find support on whether a 3m cable is gonna lose me quality, it makes me now dependent spending more money in hopes to accomplish a good signal, Too many DACs> Too many amps> Too many headphones. I know the node has USB out (if Bluesound have managed to get it working correctly). It includes a pair of studio-quality headphones, and a guide to getting the most out of your session, and a few other necessary items. But how can i use it from my couch? Based on how I hear the Node 2i indexes, I think the CXN v2 may be the better bet for thisit's how I plan to use it mostly. i have mentioned before, i had an all JBL LSR 3XX system with subwoofer and I could not get the pacing nor timing right until I added Audirvana that was the missing link. SpeakerCompare simulates the sound of home and car speakers through your headphones. audirvana does make a difference. It does that both analog out and digital out, - and with AirPlay . AUDIO X Post subject: Re: Bluesound Node 2 vs Cambridge CXN. Possibility of dropouts on Tidal in particular due to the small buffer. If you want to save some money and still want Tidal MQA you could go with a Bluesound Node 2i instead of the CXN. I had the Yamaha wxa50 before. So Im not sure what to go for between these streamers, or if I should simply stick with a cable for now. It took some time to get it all indexed but once it did it worked just fine and I could access my music files via usb or network drives with equal facility and sound quality. What not a PI streamer with a Hat like Hifiberry or Allo. It doesn't just read the files and display them in the Bluos app? It may not display this or other websites correctly. CXN V2 - Network Player | Cambridge Audio US Home CXN V2 Network Player $999.00 4 interest-free payments of $249.75. I really appreciate your technical staff. I think its a home-run product. Oldsmobile Sport Utility Stereos and Speakers. Then I traded up to the CXN 2, and late in 2018 to the Node 2i. bunno77; 1 Link to comment . Dear friendsWhich one to choose? Which did you prefer and why? CXN is amongst a handful of players to have Chromecast built-in. I purchased a black one this morning from Music Direct at the reduced price. The Bluesound supports a HDD whereas the Yamaha only supports a USB stick. Im sure some are going to throw in the Node does MQA but even so a superior DAC w/o MQA is still going to be better. The Bluesound is also half the price of the Cambridge piece. I use Qobuz via a Raspberry Pi running MoOde Audio software. What are some of the differences between the 2 streamers with regards to high res streaming? Then I got thinking the money I would spend on a streamer.. 1 Home Entertainment Tech Resource. Yeah I hope sound doesnt drop over 3 meters. A quality USB-C to USB-B cable from Amazon or Monoprice will got the job done. I have been recently trying to confirm my understanding of the ascending order of things! So bluesound is streamer and CXA is both DAC and power amp 3) Bluesound to external DAC via digital coax, external DAC to CXA via RCA. I love my Vault though. So many options to consider. Bluesound Node (2021) or CXN V2? Virtual audio technology allows you to compare sonic characteristics between speakers so you can make a more informed shopping decision. company number 03997482, registered in England and Wales. The only lower cost transport that I know of that does a full MQA or DSD pass through is the Aries Mini. I thought that was interesting, but I guess the products have been on the market for a few years, and tariffs probably aren't helping things. Any thoughts on which would be the best idea from the following choices? Very good units for the price, especially when connected via wired internet as opposed to WiFi. A curious decision on the model designations! But, if I were later still to obtain an NDS2 or NDX2, would the nDAC still serve as an upgrade to them? I am mostly concerned with SQ on the digital outputs. You are using an out of date browser. I had the Node 2i for a while and was underwhelmed by their app it does a lot but none of it very well and I found their service a bit meh, but to each their own. How to make the most of Amazon's high-res and CD-quality music streams. Just forget about indexing or playing a large HDD library. Product link at Music Direct. You must log in or register to reply here. It may not display this or other websites correctly. It doesnt seem like he needs the storage and disc ripping of the Vault. It doesn't take deep pockets or "golden ears" to obtain and appreciate good sound. The Bluesound Node 2 comes with an MQA decoder.. Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group, which make up 75% of the recorded music industry, have committed to MQA. USB-C on iPada makes the a legit streamer option IMO. As already mentionned by others, good streamer with nice corresponding app and added a Teddy Pardo power supply to lift up SQ. Definitely not looking for a Sonos or any bluetooth type audio, or multi-room stuff. I posted this in the Coupons, Discounts & Sales section Its a good sale now that Cambridge has announced the CX Series 2 line coming next week. I would prefer to have a streamer that connects to my existing pre, rather that one that replaces the pre, at these price ranges, as I havea long term plans to keep going up the Naim pre/power ladder. I did not try a directly connected HD. No, Im not very aware of software choices at this point. CXN (in my opinion) has a little darker sound (not to be confused with warm). That way I could have all the internal storage, and quality sound signal maybe a Fiio x7 or so. If not, for just a bit more money than a new Node 2i, you can get a second hand Cambridge Audio CXN V2, which is in a completely different league, and . Please consider the user interface. Posted: . I own both the CA 851n and the CXN 1. Linked to my laptop, other than getting the artwork wrong occasionally, its pretty seamless. The only lower cost transport that I know of that does a full MQA or DSD pass through is the Aries Mini. Audioquest said they dont do that size but on their product sheet they state they do, Ive checked all over the internet and found some odd shops that do, but are too far for Germany. CXN v2 supports full 192khz if available. I read somewhere there would be a partial unfolding (higher res than red book) on MQA titles from Tidal. Naim ND5-XS (S/H) Bluesound Node (New) Im not even sure which service might be best, for me. New Bluesound Node vs Cambridge Audio Day Magic 200. I don't need to spend thousands but it's a toss up between the Bluesound Node 2i and the CXN. Definitely get a cable to connect you iPad to the as801. The Bluesound supports a HDD whereas the Yamaha only supports a USB stick. Learn about the terms used to describe sound, so you can find the right audio gear. All component separate. 1-888-292-2575. Hence the post! Learn how to choose the best speakers for your home. this can result in this site earning a commission. They announced a new app as well, which I believe is supposed to work with the current CXN series as well, so I'm excited to see that. Inside the a-s801 is ES9010K2M. To be fair Blue Sound vaguely mentions this and favors the use of a NAS but personally unable to justify the extra hustle. Just a heads up on the Node's USB output when using the Node as a Roon Endpoint - there are still issues with the implementation of this from Bluesound's side of things. I stream from the Qobuz app. Im still using a NP5 and Hugo mk1 - it sounds fabulous. I guess you got confused between "Chromcast audio" and "Chromcast", the former is an audio gear which is currently stopped production. Europe's busiest forums, with independent news and expert reviews, for TVs, Home Cinema, Hi-Fi, Movies, Gaming, Tech and more. SpeakerCompare is protected by patents and patent applications owned by Crutchfield Corporation. The only oversight I can see is not including HDMI arc. That USB-C is direct, right? Even its built-in headphone amp is respectable. All web chat conversations are recorded. On their Support/Community site, they state the Firmware that opened the USB output is still in Beta. My setup is as follows and it sounds great. Are you aware that the original ND5XS uses rather dated streaming tech compared to its Mk2 replacement and has limitations if you are intending to stream from internet sources rather than a music collection stored on your local network? Built my own and took ten minutes. I compare the Cambridge Audio CXN version 2 to the Bluesound Node 2i in this video review. NAC102/HiCap/NAPSC If it is if any use. You'd think hardwired would be easier to get right Cambridge Audio/Music Direct - CXN v2 Network Player Network Player on Sale for $725, https://www.audioxpress.com/news/ca-audio-components-with-updated-ess-sabre-dacs, Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. I guess really my question is which sounds better (if we discount the internal dacs) or are they going to be pretty much the same. Estimated wait for next available agent : Well email you a transcript of this conversation for your records. And from my windows laptop I also have USB C.. so theres that, and Im also concerned about loss of quality over the length of cable, which steers me in the direction of a quality cable, but I dont want to spend $$$ on that trap. You can also look at stuff from SMSL, Topping and NuPrime stream 9. All the node's outputs are active all the time, which makes the Node quite nice for its price. Yamaha RX-A2070, Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp, Benchmark Dac1, Bluesound NODE 2i, Audiolab 6000CDT CD Transport, Parasound Zphono USB Phono Preamp, Fluance RT85, Ortofon 2M Bronze, Polk L600's, L400, L900's, RC80i's, Audioquest Interconnects and Digital Cables, Nordost Silver Shadow Digital Cable, Cullen Gold and Crossover Series Power In an actual listening room, you'd find that some speakers play louder than others when fed the same amount of power. Plus an in-depth review of the service by Jeff Miller, Crutchfield's headphone guy. I have a CXN v2(as source with Flac, streaming Spotify) paired with CA351a and Elac 2.0 B5.2. 1) Bluesound to CXA via RCA. The Bluesound DAC isnt bad but I wouldnt be surprise if the CXN better. Calls may be recorded for training and quality control purposes. Affiliate programs and Joined: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:29 pm Posts: 9 First, Yamaha wxc 50 in preamp mode does SRC to 48 KHz with everything . And as i sold it during first lockdown, sold it for 150 more than I paid. Cambridge Audio CXC V2 CD speler CD-Spelers, SA-CD-Spelers 699. .
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