Bluesound Node 2i

Name: Bluesound Node 2i
Brand: Bluesound
SKU: 641745c7bf3e34bda4afedba
Rating: 4.0 (112 reviews)

Based on 112 reviews

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#63 most mentioned

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Great functionality, integrating both streaming services and hard media into a single product

Excellent sound quality

Stable streaming integrity

Easy to set up and takes up a small footprint

Digital to analog converter is praised for its quality

Not all users have had a positive experience with wireless streaming

Some compatibility issues with certain devices have been reported

Not all users have found the integration of music services to be as seamless as advertised

Verdict

Overall, the Bluesound Node 2i is a highly functional and versatile streaming DAC with excellent sound quality. It integrates well with various streaming services and hard media, and the BLU OS app is available on both smartphones and Windows. The streaming integrity is stable, and it is easy to set up and takes up a small footprint. The digital to analog converter is also praised for its quality. However, some users have reported issues with wireless streaming and compatibility with certain devices. Despite this, the majority of reviews are positive and recommend the Bluesound Node 2i for those looking for a high-quality streaming DAC.

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Finally Happy with My System

DAC/Streamer - Mytek Brooklyn Bridge - Moved up to this from a Bluesound Node 2i. Huge improvement imho, more detailed, more imaging, somehow the sound was no longer stuck inside the speakers.

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zerolosscontent

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

I’ve finally arrived. Ladies and Gentlemen, my first big boy speakers.

Speakers: Martin Logan Sequel II’s Amp: Yamaha A-S501 Source(s): BlueSound Node 2i, Marantz SACD player, Pioneer PL-930 w/ Ortofon 2M Red. I still don’t quite have the speaker placement dialed in and I think I’m going to end up redecorating that room. But, man alive do I love these things!. The sound is incredibly detailed yet not clinical.

Positive

SlowlyAHipster

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Home office by day, listening area by night

Spinning on a Cambridge Alva TT into a Cambridge CXA80 integrated, powering a pair of KLH Kendall’s. Digital path is Tidal through the Bluesound Node 2i. I have always been partial to vinyl due to the ritual and emphasis on full albums, but I’ll be damned if MQA streaming through the Node isn’t pure as the driven snow. What does everyone think about streaming masters vs. a well-pressed record?.

Positive

blinkfan4evr54

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

New Hi-Fi system

Bluesound Node 2i (Amazon). Dayton Audio SUB-1500 (Amazon).

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412champyinz

4 years ago

reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile

Hi everyone, this is my first setup that I started to complete at the beginning of this year. Really happy and satisfied....for now :) BTW i am glad to be part of this community

It's Aurum Cantus V3M, Vincent 227 hybrid amp, bluesound node 2i streamer and external Vincent DAC, Vincent, Supra, Pangea cables. Music source is Tidal. Room treatment is usual ...carpet, paintings,shelves, dogs, cats, plants etc. Sound is detailed, airy with huge soundstage.

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jirec02

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Specs

Platform

Windows

Connector Type

RCA

Brand

Bluesound

Connectivity Technology

RCA

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