N100 vs Node 2i

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Pierre Martinez

• July 07, 2020 15:44
• Edited

Hello,

I could not find a post that would address my specific questions... 

I have been using the Bluesound N100 with an external DAC for years now.

I was wondering what kind of improvement in sound quality I would get, if any, if I upgrade to the Bluesound Node 2i?

I use Ethernet, no Wi-Fi and solely external DAC's.

I want to know if the Node 2i improves on its internal clock, jitter, etc. and anything related to sending the digital signal to its DIGITAL output stage.

I see that the Node 2i has a coaxial output, which the N100 does not have. Does this fact make it worth it upgrading to the Node 2i?

Basically, is the digital and ethernet performance better in the Node2i given I am using an external DAC? Will the BluOS app run faster?

Many thanks.

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  Tony W.

  Product Support Manager

  • July 07, 2020 16:25

  Hi Pierre

  If you are currently happy with your original Bluesound NODE and using an external DAC, rather than replacing it, you may better make better use of your money by purchasing a PULSE MINI or POWERNODE for the other room and use them in tandem. 
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  Pierre Martinez

  • July 07, 2020 16:42

  Thanks. I am ok with the N100, but could I have better sound quality with the Node 2i?

  I do not have any use neither for the PULSE MINI nor POWERNODE, since I use the N100 for my listening room and for my patio speakers and I am happy with that set up.

  Since the Node 2i has a Coaxial output and the N100 does not, I thought that would add less jitter to my output to the DAC as I have read other folks comment.

  Also, I read the Node 2i might have a better "computer" with less jitter than the N100, faster processor and more RAM  and wondered if that would improve sound quality via the digital outputs. 

  Thanks.

    

        

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