Pop & Crackles with Node 2i + PowerNode 2i

Anthony McCarthy

• April 06, 2023 12:50
• Edited

Hello there... over the past few weeks I have been noticing a lot more pops and crackles when I play my audio (TIDAL, Spotify + Local Audio Files) from my MacPro using my Node2i (connected via optical cable to my MacPro with an ethernet internet connection plus my Audio Engine A5+ desktop speakers). In my same office space, only a few feet away I have my Powernode 2i connected to my B&W 603 S2 floor standing speakers... I'm connected to that using WIFI with an Excellent 5 Bars worth of strength, as my main router is only a few feet away also, but far enough not to be able to plug the Powernode 2i directly into the router using Ethernet.

I'm using all the latest software updates for my macOS (Monterey 12.6.4) and BluOS and when I have both units grouped these pops and crackles are intermittent and annoying.

Any assistance to try and get rid of them...?


Regards,
Anthony

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• Official comment

  

  Tony W.

  Product Support Manager

  • April 06, 2023 19:14

  Hi Anthony

  Use the BluOS App and the direct TIDAL integration or use Spotify Connect and redirect to your BluOS Players and remove the Mac from the mix. If problems continue using the direct integration methods, select Help, Send Support Request. 

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