Thank you for the replies everyone. the Amazon Associates Program via amazon.com. Thing is I just bought a Node as a streamer for my main system to find this unit is incapable to play any of the large files while the CXN2 has absolutely no issues going through the same data. Depending how serious you want to be with streaming and the law of diminishing returns you might find the Node to be perfectly adequate for quite a while, had it about 4 or 5 years now (I think), might find the Node to be perfectly adequate, Just to clarify I mean the Node 2i, a decent used model could be a good bargain or the newer improved version. Oldsmobile Sport Utility Stereos and Speakers. As already mentionned by others, good streamer with nice corresponding app and added a Teddy Pardo power supply to lift up SQ. Cambridge Audio CXN V2. The Cambridge Audio CXN V2 is a powerful network streamer. This discussion is important for me. Thorens TT (Cant recall the model, its from around 1968 and maybe TD125 or TD150, but I do remember its a MkII !) The Bluesound supports a HDD whereas the Yamaha only supports a USB stick. It seems as the CXN uses dual DACS and has balanced outs. The Node, no question. The NAD C399 has higher output and also the possibility of upgrading and having room correction. Star Wars 4-6 are the best movies. Makes sense. The only lower cost transport that I know of that does a full MQA or DSD pass through is the Aries Mini. Others like Cambridge CXN and 851N or steamers up to 2500 euro/dollar like Teac, Sotm, Lumin, Innuos Zen etc. The Cambridge CXN (V2) is $1100. With this limited intention I am not bothered that it doesnt match my other sources, although its very listenable. Learn about the terms used to describe sound, so you can find the right audio gear. Also the means and ways of interacting with the CXN and its 'switchability' in always . So what solutioN do I have? Phones /tablets should never go through their internal DACs when connected to an external dac and any player software should tell you where it is sending it to. Sorry if this is a duplicate of some sort (lots of threads to sort through) but I was hoping to get some help from you guys. You are using an out of date browser. Even its built-in headphone amp is respectable. Are you aware that the original ND5XS uses rather dated streaming tech compared to its Mk2 replacement and has limitations if you are intending to stream from internet sources rather than a music collection stored on your local network? The CXN is great at $900, but even better at less than that. Shop smart & save time when you connect with an advisor, Your advisor will be able to share relevant pages and add items to your cart, Please turn active noise cancelling off for best results, Streaming music player with built-in Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth, Network audio streamer with Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2, and optional Bluetooth, Streaming music player for amplified components and speakers. Messages: 2,061 . All the boxes are checked in streaming capability (be nice if BT were included vs an option). I've used the USB out to my DAC, and like many others have had to revert to a digital coax connection for Roon as crackles and pops make listening impossible. A second hand Auralic Aries mini is another option worth considering. Weve carefully chosen the components of this kit to ensure a crystal-clear listening experience. But how can i use it from my couch? A 3.5mm headphone jack can be found in the middle of the front panel, below the Bluesound logo, too. So it's not the Connect app anymore but one called Stream Magic? CXN V2 - Network Player | Cambridge Audio US Home CXN V2 Network Player $999.00 4 interest-free payments of $249.75. I want to add a streamer to my existing set up and have my eye on the new Bluesound Node 2021 and the Cambridge Audio CXN V2. Easy process from start to finish, and the availability of information is second to none. JL audio E-sub e110 . Focus on speakers/room where a much more substantive change is possible. Node? Purchased both as opened box/clearance from CA with warranty. Thanks for that. So have Sony, Onkyo, NAD, and others. So far, so good! Bluesound Node 2 vs Cambridge CXN. JavaScript is disabled. Why can't I access my USB stick via the USB Audio menu on the CXN (V2)? But performance in the real world is affected by the acoustics of your car or home, your choice of amplification, and your source material. File format is predominantly FLAC with some WAV and Mp4 for the 16/44.1's. They ARE NOT a streaming service. Well I purchased the Node 2021 and am so pleased! Make sure its MIDI compatible and youll be good to go. If you are looking for SQ, go with CXN If you are looking for ease of use, go with Node. The Bluesound Node 2 comes with an MQA decoder.. Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group, which make up 75% of the recorded music industry, have committed to MQA. Panasonic 55FZ950. Yes, I agree! Cambridge CXN v2 (New). The only oversight I can see is not including HDMI arc. Other than that, I would like to use Airplay (1). The Node 2i costs about RM1,000 more than the Yamaha. However, since I'll mostly be using the streamers as simply pass through, things like the music service compatibility and app UX is probably more important for me in this scenario. No dealers near me carry it. I have just returned to this forum, after around 15 years, having finally aquired some upgrades to my original entry level system of NAC92R/NAP90.3 which I bought with the intention of entering the upgrade path, though never got around to it! Dave's made his daily life so much more convenient by installing Smart Home devices. $1,299.00 Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) & CXA80 Double Review | The Master Switch The Master Switch Search Home Theater Best Full Systems 5.1 Home Theater Systems 7.1 Home Theater Systems AV Receivers The new one has touch buttons led lights on top of the unit. All the node's outputs are active all the time, which makes the Node quite nice for its price. The No. If your headphones aren't listed, we recommend using our Listening Kit. Definitely get a cable to connect you iPad to the as801. Best streamer for Qobuz? I read somewhere there would be a partial unfolding (higher res than red book) on MQA titles from Tidal. When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, So, if I get an MQA capable DAC, can I bypass the Cambridge DAC and get full MQA? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Do you have any thoughts on cable types and length. I am mostly concerned with SQ on the digital outputs. Then I got thinking the money I would spend on a streamer.. BlueOS is quite intuitive. Help on getting the maximum from cxn v2 and tidal. Does anyone have any insight. Can't say for surejust learning about this all myself. The customer support team is personal and phenomenal. But, if I were later still to obtain an NDS2 or NDX2, would the nDAC still serve as an upgrade to them? Please consider the user interface. I currently have both the bluesound node2i and the Cambridge CXNv2 and IMO, the DAC in the CXNv2 is better. Being able to connect a HDD is much more ideal. Great customer service, product expertise & lifetime technical support has me as a happy customer. Like the sound of the old Thorens TT. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, ND5-XS vs Bluesound Node vs Cambridge CXN v2. When I had the Node 2 I used two outputs. No support for AirPlay, Chromecast, Roon. For free personalized advice, call 1-888-291-8923. You'd think hardwired would be easier to get right Cambridge Audio/Music Direct - CXN v2 Network Player Network Player on Sale for $725, https://www.audioxpress.com/news/ca-audio-components-with-updated-ess-sabre-dacs, Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. If it isn't double blind, likely is double talk. I have not tried the cxn v2 , but the node2i DAC was ok when I tried. So I decided on getting a cable, and I wanted a mid-range quality cable, so decided on the usb b>c and spends days looking for this cable to find out that they dont do that size? Built my own and took ten minutes. Otherwise you need to move up to something like a Lumin U1 Mini. The trade-off is form factor and a higher price. Oh, apart from the RCA to DIN, where I have a Chord Crimson and a Chord Chrysalis (iirc?). DACs, Streamers, Servers, Players, Audio Interface. Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by wingram, Jul 5, 2019. Cambridge Audio/Music Direct - CXN v2 Network Player Network Player on Sale for $725 Awesome deal on this unit! Too many DACs> Too many amps> Too many headphones. Every review I saw raves about the sound quality on the CXN-(V2). Yeah I want to get full resolution from what files and services I'm using so that's a con on the Cambridge. Very bummed they are dropping the black gear though, and very happy I purchased mine in black already. Wiim Pro? I thought I'd just see how well it worked for larger drives so I connected my Toshiba 2TB drive with about 1TB of music files via the USB input. Personaly I'm not interested in other functionality like dac and pre amp. Powered by Xenforo, Hosted by Nimbus Hosting, Original design Critical Media Ltd. If I am using an outboard DAC then is there much difference in SQ between these two streamers? Naim ND5-XS (S/H) Thats sort of the point of external USB DACs. To help you choose the right speakers, we recommend using Crutchfields SpeakerCompare Listening Kit. Unfortunately not. If you're using an outboard DAC I believe the signal just passes through. Absolutely outstanding are the words I think of to describe the selection, price, shipping, & the customer service. Plus an in-depth review of the service by Jeff Miller, Crutchfield's headphone guy. CXN V2? First, Yamaha wxc 50 in preamp mode does SRC to 48 KHz with everything . Have tried all possible troubleshooting, followed the Bluesound manual/forums and since formatted HDD to NTFS, Fat32, used different flash drives to the exact same outcome. Do you know what I mean? I have seen numerous posts from people who have and love either unit. Chromecast is not an option as I cant stand non-gapless, although having chromecast would be a plus for using things like SoundCloud. What I was trying to figure out was this: If I were to purchse, for example, a Node and then later add an nDac to it, presumably this would now sound better. CXN (in my opinion) has a little darker sound (not to be confused with warm). It lets you compare sonic characteristics between speakers so that you can make a more informed shopping decision. SpeakerCompare is protected by patents and patent applications owned by Crutchfield Corporation. That USB-C is direct, right? So Bluesound is both streamer and DAC, CXA is power amp 2) Bluesound to CXA via digital coax. Hi, I have tested both Audiolab 6000N and Bluesound Node 2i with a wide variety of speakers.