So I purchased a Bluesound Node X with the hope that it would improve my streaming experience and overall listening experience. It really hasn’t.

I use Amazon Music and other than some minor conveniences (like not interrupting music when a call comes in) I’m not sure it was worth the $750. The sound from the Laptop via USB sound fuller and just as detailed as the Node and it seems like its just another piece of equipment I don’t really need. Am I missing something?

  • OpenRepublic4790BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I got to WiiM mini because I was tired of tethering my iPhone to my DAC with a USB. But recently I’ve gotten curious about moving up from lossless to high res audio, wondering if I can hear the difference. Airplay 2 doesn’t support high res, so back to tethered. Fortunately my desktop iMac is close enough that I can run the USB to that. And now I can stream either from the computer in high res, or the phone lossless. I think high res maybe sounds better or maybe I’m imagining it. 😊

    Since my streaming service of choice is Apple Music, and I’ve already got too much nice looking gear on the rack, I don’t see any reason for anything fancier than the WiiM. Being able to stream from my phone is convenient, and worth the Mini’s price just for that.