[reggiegasket]

I run my Node 2i into a Qutest, and like it a lot. The internal Node DAC is fine, but the Qutest is clearly on another level. I've just bought a Fidelity Audio PCB + PSU to try with the Node 2i, so hopefully that will arrive this week and I'll report back.

 

[judomaniak57]

dumb question. just started using amazon hd. how do u tell if the music is hires or cd quality from the app or on the computer? also why cant i add a album to my list from the app? i have to use my computer to save to my playlist

 

[Chibs]

dumb question. just started using amazon hd. how do u tell if the music is hires or cd quality from the app or on the computer? also why cant i add a album to my list from the app? i have to use my computer to save to my playlist

I'm interested in the answer to this as I have Amazon HD and a Node on pre order.
Just a thought, If you have it hooked up to a an external dac with a read out you can watch the bitrate change on said dac.

 

[TK33]

dumb question. just started using amazon hd. how do u tell if the music is hires or cd quality from the app or on the computer? also why cant i add a album to my list from the app? i have to use my computer to save to my playlist

Are you talking about the BluOS app or Amazon's app? You cant edit Amazon outside of their own apps or web app. On the Android Amazon app I can definitely see HD vs Ultra HD and edit my library and playlists. In the BluOS app you can only play and see the HR icon when you play.

 

[TK33]

I'm interested in the answer to this as I have Amazon HD and a Node on pre order.
Just a thought, If you have it hooked up to a an external dac with a read out you can watch the bitrate change on said dac.

That is true unless your DAC only shows sample rate...then you may see 44.1 for both 16 bit and 24 bit depth.

 

[XeNoNF50]

dumb question. just started using amazon hd. how do u tell if the music is hires or cd quality from the app or on the computer? also why cant i add a album to my list from the app? i have to use my computer to save to my playlist

I found the implementations of both Amazon and Qobuz to lack certain features when using within BluOS. Tidal seemed a much fuller feature set and with Tidal Connect you can now just use the Tidal app on your phone to control it within BluOS. The killer feature the Node 2i has is being Roon ready though.

 

[judomaniak57]

i am using BluOS on my android for Amazon and yeh i find it a pain to use compared to tidal

 

[Chibs]

i am using BluOS on my android for Amazon and yeh i find it a pain to use compared to tidal

Are you getting bit perfect high resolution playback?

 

[judomaniak57]

Are you getting bit perfect high resolution playback?

no idea, my android just says Hires

 

[ocramida]

I run my Node 2i into a Qutest, and like it a lot. The internal Node DAC is fine, but the Qutest is clearly on another level. I've just bought a Fidelity Audio PCB + PSU to try with the Node 2i, so hopefully that will arrive this week and I'll report back.

May I ask what connector you use between Chord and Bluesound?

 

[reggiegasket]

I use a budget QED digi interconnect, with a RCA plug on one end (Bluesound) and a BNC plug on t'other (Chord). I've not tried anything else.

 

[XeNoNF50]

Seen these on clearance in the UK at £400 if anyone is looking.

 

[Brava210]

Took delivery of the node 2i today, very impressive it is too.
Nice integration with the streaming services - Amazon and Tidal for me.
Gapless and correct Bitrate playback On Amazon HD....
£399 from Richer Sounds

 

[reggiegasket]

the new Node is out soon/now? so the 2i may well be discounted soon, so sub-£400 prices possible (UK) so tempted to get another for the garage system

 

[Chibs]

Just got word the one I preordered is waiting for me to pick up. This is the New Node! Excited!!!

Chibs