The Dark Side; Digital audio equipment recommendations and setup.

[Bsdmr2]

What were you using for a DAC previously?

The one in the Node.

 

[Jbraswell]

The one in the Node.

What version of Node?

My N130 internal DAC was pretty bad.

 

[Bsdmr2]

What version of Node?

My N130 internal DAC was pretty bad.

That one! 2021 Node, so N130. Fortunately, USB out into Qutest working very nicely.

Streaming will always be very much second fiddle to my vinyl set-up, but it’s great for background listening, for the kids and for Radio Paradise.

 

[Bsdmr2]

I’ve dimmed the LEDs too now, so not as laser bright as out of the box.

 

[Joe Mac]

I’ve dimmed the LEDs too now, so not as laser bright as out of the box.

And that certainly makes it more appealing, I wouldn’t want the Blackpool illuminations on my rack when I’m listening to CDs or streaming!

 

[Bsdmr2]

Now no brighter than the rest of the lights on the rack.

 

[mindhead1]

That one! 2021 Node, so N130. Fortunately, USB out into Qutest working very nicely.

Streaming will always be very much second fiddle to my vinyl set-up, but it’s great for background listening, for the kids and for Radio Paradise.

I'd be curious to know what if any improvement you experience going from Node/Qutest to another streamer/Qutest combo. My guess is any audible improvement will be very minimal if any, but I could be wrong.

Have you considered any power supply upgrades for the Node?

 

[Angsty]

I'd be curious to know what if any improvement you experience going from Node/Qutest to another streamer/Qutest combo. My guess is any audible improvement will be very minimal if any, but I could be wrong.

Have you considered any power supply upgrades for the Node?

I've always thought the Qutest was indeed super cute, but somewhat skeptical of the audible differences from other DACs. Would love to hear more about the user's impressions. I ended up choosing another DAC that also had Bluetooth and balanced outputs.