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?
On the digital realm it’s all the same. Start caring when you go to the analog real. The DAC matters (to a point), the streamer does not.
In terms of sound quality. Then you might find convenient to have spotify connect on the streamer and don’t depend on the laptop, but nothing to do with sound quality.