BlueSound NODE as a pre-amp
In practical terms, may the current BlueSound NODE be used as a pre-amp to send content to a power amplifier in a home whole-house distribution system? Am I correct that it may come down to the voltage that the line outs produce?
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Yes you can use the NODE as a preamp as you can either have fixed or variable output. I have done exactly this, Node direct into a power amp with nothing else.
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In a variation to the above question, I want to use the Node to Airplay from my iPhone. I also want to bypass the Node DAC to run the signal through a Schiit Modius and into my integrated amp. So, with this configuration, do I control the volume at the integrate amp's volume control or with my iPhone?
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Hi David, you can choose to use the NODE with a fixed or variable output. Personally if using an integrated or even a separate preamp further down the chain high has additional devices connected to it such as a turntable, tuner, CD player etc. then I would fix the output on the NODE and use the amp or preamps volume control. Basically treating the NODE as another hifi separates.
But… you will if using Airplay still be able to adjust the volume using your iPhone so fixing the NODE’s volume is probably a good idea otherwise you will have three volume control points.
NB if using Apple Music be aware that the Apple Music app sending over Airplay is not lossless.
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