I can’t quite make my mind up but was hoping you could help. John. Is the set up easy? I get the same message if I type the incorrect wifi password. I also directly compared it with an older high-end ($5,500 when new!) Or you don´t know? Bluetooth can sometimes produce an edgy and brittle playback, especially via a lossy file but the 2i performed well here, giving a rather civilised presentation. I don’t want a minor upgrade. Hi Gar – talk to your supplier about this because I had no issues with the App with Ethernet. But if the 2i is a sonic upgrade then I think I could sell my existing one on eBay for approx £200-£250 and that would partly find the 2i. Thanks a lot and best wishes, Ignacio. The Node already comes with a cable; however would you recommend using a better quality cable and if so which one(s)? Kind regards. Let me tell you why. Would you consider a pre/power amp combo i.e the schiit saga Plus and the xtz edge A2-300 a better option than the audiolab 6000A, soundwise??? Hi Nish – it’s not a black and white issue. We’re looking forward to the completion of this process, at which point the device will be fully certified as Roon Ready! Hi Paul, 2. I know you recommend using a separate pre-amp (as always) but does the Node 2 even have a pre-amp? But the whole thing costs £5k: https://theaudiophileman.com/390-network-preamp-streamer-review-digital/, Hi Paul, I have the previous gen Node 2 and it gets regular updates that enhance functionality. And yes, Chord is also recommended in general terms. I can't find/connect to my 5GHz network but 2,4GHz works fine. Yet Moon, for example, spent time money and effort on this issue and have produced a superb all-in-one digital hub with a built in phono amp that sounds lovely. colis bien emballé. By grouping a Node 2i with older Bluesound Players in the BluOS App, you can also add AirPlay 2 compatibility to your entire BluOS system. I don’t know how many products I’ve seen hit the streets with a loud bang, seen lots of early reviews, heard lots of fuss from the attendant company amongst the lights, music and party hats, heard about the plans and the in-house developments only to realise, five minutes afterwards, that the company has dropped the entire product like a hot potato, turned its back upon it a month later and denied it had ever released it after six months. The help/diagnostics screen typically reports a signal strength of ‘medium”, about -63 db, so not especially strong. Livraison rapide. Many thanks. If VFM is a consideration, I’ve been offered some ex dem LSX for £700 and LS50W for £1700 but I cannot hear them at home before buying. Ask your question here In terms of sound quality what would be the better option? The player is flashing in green. I’d look at the Audiolab 6000N. Rich, fruity, obviously sitting in a small, enclosed space with the microphone near to the mouth. As for the cable, do you have a budget? The latter was actually extremely important in terms of evaluating the 2i’s overall sound quality because the sounds behind the voices or the differences in modulation of the voices because of the room are often some of the most difficult suites of information that a streamer like this can project. Locating and loading BluOS onto my iPhone was easy. I read your review of the Bluesound Node 2i and I understand you recommend it. As an upgrade, I would recommend a separate DAC sure, but then the budget shoots way up and, again, value for money has a place in the 2i so I was afraid of distorting the review. Thread starter ahaydock; Start date Jan 16, 2021; Tags node 2i Prev. Featuring digital and analog input/output options, headphone stereo mini jack, subwoofer RCA mono. prix juste. More than that, though, I also successfully heard ambient effects. The 2i offers a quality sound (any external streamer will improve upon built in models) and is easy to set up but is a little warm when compared to the 6000N. Frank Sinatra, Marvin Gaye, Daft Punk, Stevie Ray Vaughan… Below the available networks you will see an option for "Set Up New Airplay Speaker..." At this time, we have a Bluesound Node 2i with our QA department, and certification is in progress but not yet complete. Speaking of wireless, that’s dual band (802.11ac) and that comes with Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, via Qualcomm CSR8675 chip, that runs both ways so you can receive a signal for Bluetooth headphone use, for example. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Phew! If you heard that, and I don’t know if you did, do you think the sonics of the 2i are worthy of an upgrade on my version 2? All Rights Reserved. speaker choice. Paul, The controller app (mine is Android) keeps improving too. Reconnect power to the back of your Player. It’s connected to the Node’s digital coax output. Wi-Fi, because of what it does and how it does it and how it interacts with resident hardware on your component and the associated components lying nearby, creates noise for a host of reasons. I never got to test the N, I’m afraid, despite reviewing the 6000A and 6000CDT so can’t be absolutely sure although I’ve heard good things and colleagues do like it. DEALER AD: Bluesound Node 2i music streamer: WiFi/Airplay/Bluetooth Digital Sources: $649.00: ON Dec 07, 2020: 3 : FOR SALE: Bluesound NODE 2i - Music Streamer: Music Servers, Docks & USB Transports: $585.00: BC Feb 01, 2021: 4 : FOR SALE: Bluesound Node 2i Hi-Res Digital Streamer: Digital Sources: $560.00: ON Feb 07, 2021: 5 Who’d have thought? Kind regards, Ignacio. I’ve read your review and many others and have decided that a Bluesound front end will give me all the functionality I need for a very reasonable outlay. Seamlessly stream music from a CD player or turntable through the NODE 2i to other Bluesound Players. You should be disabling DFS or DFS algorithms in your 5G band (if not already done so). All things equal of course! We’re fine here, thank you for asking Ignacio. Most of the time, wired is quieter in terms of sonics (again, wired can be noisy if it’s not designed correctly and you use poor cabling). Hence, this review covers a rapidly maturing product. Dynamic reach may have been clipped at the extremes while midrange insight hit a glass ceiling and was a little forward during sax crescendos at high volumes. Bluesound’s post-launch actions should breed customer confidence, a fragile thing at the best of times. The documentation they do provide to download is a total joke. Once the power was back on, the Node 2i quickly reconnected to my network and even remembered the album I had been enjoying prior to the power loss. Bluesound should at least provide a thorough operating manual to download which has the troubleshooting tips they provide when asked. Because of this, I wasn’t shocked to discover that I needed to do a power disconnect and reconnect cycle. Not quite - I will chat with our team here just to clean up our response. There are too many companies that sell this kind of equipment and make it as frustrating as possible to get it setup. The less cash you have, the more compromises you make and the more choices you have to consider. I got a Node 2i from Amazon and sent it back the next day. The NODE 2i connects your audio gear to online streaming services, Internet radio and even your own digital music library. Verdict: Bluesound Vault 2i The Vault 2i streams, rips and sounds just great. 1. At some point, I will try comparing using a digital input (CXA80 DAC) vs. analog (2i DAC), but at this point it sounds so good, I don’t feel the need to. Once the app saw my 2i, it then updated the software automatically. Sound quality was admirable. Bluesound, I’m cheering for you guys but this product needs some work. No piece of information was left on the studio floor. Opinion? That could have been me, though. Go. The quality was very good indeed. Appreciate your opinion on this. Easier to use, less likely to crash and freeze. Many thanks Paul, being honest that’s the option I hoped you would suggest. The lot. This manual comes under the category Audio Streamers and has been rated by 2 people with an average of a 8.6. I am big on sound quality rather than other features normally but have to see what the actual difference is in specs. Haven’t a clue, to be honest. Thank you. Not with Bluesound and not with the Node 2i. I have read however that its internal DAC is its weak point. Finally, the RC1 (£49) remote control should be available now as an additional, alternative control option. If there was appropriate documentation in the box with the hardware, these questions would not keep coming up. Also, with multi-band WiFi, one band could be “on the network” while the other one isn’t. And for me, sound quality has precedence over any app issues. Do you know the Yamaha NP-S 303?I already had the chance to hear the node 2, and I like it, but I wonder if the Yamaha might be an alternative. Question Bluesound Node 2i Set Up Advice. The 5Ghz band don`t like walls try to get closer to the router. Listening to something like Ella, it sounds much more expensive than it is. Bluesound Node 2i – Features What the Node 2i lacks in visual pizzazz it more than makes up for in features. I have had my Node 2 since August 2017, so over 2 years now, and it has NEVER EVER crashed or needed rebooting. 3. In terms of budget, I would like to keep it below £ 1000. Open Settings on your iOS device 2. Getting the late updates may improve usability, compatibility and sound quality. Kind regards. When I updated my home theater system, the installer told me that the DAC in my Anthem 1120 is better than the Bluesound so it is set up with an optical input to the Anthem. Step 3 Dear Paul, I hope everything is fine on your side. Setup and software After picking up the review samples, I installed the Vault 2i in my main-floor living room and the Pulse 2i … Firstly – what’s your budget on all of this, Clement? Thanks for this review and i’ve looked at the comments as well. I have the Bluesound 2, the unit that preceded this one. In terms of the sound quality, it sounds very neutral and as you noted very good midrange and vocal presentation. What is the difference between the Node and the Node 2i? Go. The price is spot on. Finally, I heard a continuity announcer. Yes I did. une meilleur tenue du grave. I already have the Node 2 plugged into the Rega DAC-R, Mark. In my setup, this is box number two. A still lower noise stream sourced this music, like the TuneIn app above, produced a rock-solid streamed connection without the hint of a break or interruption of any sort. Currently bypassing the Node 2i DAC via coax to my Anthem DAC until I replace the Node 2i with the Naim Uniti Nova or NAD M33. My Node 2i has all the latest updates and yet, if I’m using it on wi-fi as most of us will be, the Node 2i crashes constantly. Did you see my review on that one? But you do what you can with the money you have, of course. Monday at 3:29 PM #26 I still think the node 2i is great value for money - you have to spend three times as much to get marginal improvements. Currently thinking of either the Audiolab 6000A or BlueSound PowerNode 2i or Marantz NR1200. I have tried to do a factory reset and the player works fine with an ethernet cable. Oh my, this little black box sounds amazing with tubes and horns. Hi Paul, hope you and your family are doing OK in this difficult and particular time. Powernode 2i and £600 speakers (recomendations welcome). Plug the power cord into the back of the Node on the right side to your power source and watch for … Access and stream Internet radio stations, cloud music services, and your own local music library to multiple Bluesound Players. I hope to move into a bigger space in just over a year and this system will move into my study purely for music. Connect an Ethernet cable to the back Ethernet port of your Player and the other end directly to your router. They are all valid and Chord is a good DAC supplier, yes. The 2i offer nothing if not musical value here. The Node 2i wireless streamer is part of Bluesound’s multi-room family and is, in our view, the most appealing Bluesound product on offer. I have the same problem. Considering the Node 2i already has more than a pretty decent sound (perhaps some lack of detail), if I go for an external DAC I would like to ensure it will be an added value to the streamer which will significantly improve its performance and sound. The Node units do sound decent and they are a reasonably priced streamers, but the App is broke. The latter will produce inherently superior sound quality than a wireless link. Seamlessly stream music from a CD player or turntable through the NODE 2i to other Bluesound Players. But I … For me? Have you tested it? Most recently, the 2i now supports Amazon Music HD and Ultra HD. I do however use the 2.4ghz channel just because I get a stronger signal in my Hifi room than the 5ghz my low end router feebly emits. To give you a tangential example, it’s like stuffing a phono amp into an integrated amp box, 99% of the time it’ll sound very poor. I was busy using a Wi-Fi extender in my listening room – digital noise from that can have an affect. I guess the new Denon DNP 800 NE might be an alternative to the Bluesound..How is the sound of the Denon, have you had the chance to hear it? Another question on adding an external DAC to the Node 2i. I did talk to colleagues and they did enjoy the Cambridge’s sound. Which is why I’m in a job . Not sure if anyone has been trying to hook the units up via Ethernet but I have 2 newer units and the App quits working once you hook the unit up. (I have double checked the password several times). It sounds like your Ethernet and your WiFi, even though using the same router, are on different “networks”. Support crew send this message 13-05-2019 (which indicate some kind of WiFi issue): We have done some testing here in our Quality Assurance department including using different routers, and have found the following:In most routers, there is a setting for 5GHz bandwidth: Auto / 40MHz / 20MHz.Default setting is Auto, and we've noticed this will prevent 5 GHz WiFi connectivity on the Gen 2i lineup.But IF we change this setting to 20MHz, then 5 GHz WiFi connectivity is possible on 2i Players.We are investigating with Quality Assurance if we can correct this, but hope this helps you in the meantime. I’m a bit late off the mark on this one, I know but I’ve been meaning to check out this streamer for some time and failed to get around to it. or des timbres plus doux, plus de fluidité de précision de transparence. Assuming you are in the same value for money sort of range on either end of the chain, Separate is always better, Clement. I’m more than happy with the sound quality, especially at this price point. If it helps, I tried comparing the DAC on my Cambridge CXA80 vs. the 2i DAC and I did notice a slight improvement using the CXA80 DAC (source material from Tidal). Indeed the Node 2 is very stable and the app is also lovely. Thanks. How would you rate it against the Yamaha wxc 50 in term of sound quality ? Especially with the regularity of updates from Bluesound which as you point out is very important with kit like this that has a major software and firmware component. I searched the Internet for “ethernet wifi different network names” and found users describing cases where the Ethernet connections and the WiFi connections on the same router do not communicate with each other. The Node 2i tackled all sources – whatever their stripe – with aplomb. Update: I tried using the CXA80 DAC via digital input instead of the 2i DAC and it seems like sound has improved slightly. Tried to connect and than disepeared all. Listening just last night for about 2 hours and I had to unplug the Node 2i two times to get it to reboot. I have not heard the Node 2i, but my impression, from Bluesound product info, is that sound quality is the same as the Node 2. To be honest, I’d stick your 2. I’m using it via wifi and want to switch to a wired connection (which you recommend and also Bluesound). Streaming. 5. Airplay Setup: With Airplay compatible 2i devices, you can setup BluOS as a Bluetooth speaker through iOS devices. AirPlay 2 also gives you more options for control, including using Siri voice assistance. and Terms & Conditions Hi, I have a Naim XS2 and a Bluesound Node 2i. When the Node 2i came back online, I was annoyed to find that the Node 2i had lost all memory of my setup – reverting back to factory settings. That said, there is value in splitting from the crowd and producing a later review. Designed & Developed by SoloPine.com, By using this website you agree to accept our Privacy Policy Grateful for any advice you can provide and hope you’re doing OK. Best regards. I would rather spend a bit more; actually I was thinking of the Wireworld Chroma 8. Would this dramatically improve performance? Both are very good indeed and if you have a hankering for either then I’m sure you’ll be happy with those, especially if you want to also set them up in a near field fashion. Hi Paul. I have a Bluesound Node 2i and I like it. Sorry. My idea would be to also use the external DAC to improve the performance of my Rega Apollo. Hi Paul, I did have a 5 minute listen to a B&W Formation Duo setup and was impressed but of course they are way out of my budget. The latter will produce inherently superior sound quality than a wireless link.”. If you can't pick up your 5ghz channel you likely need a better router. Keep well Probably not - I have escalated your issue... we will be in touch. What about the Chord Qutest which has received very good reviews? tired of this experience, I simply switched over to my Sonos Port. I also had a node 2 before and it could attach just fine to the wifi. I use it solely on WiFi. Digitally? We even experienced a brief power outage when I turned off the wrong breaker in the middle of replacing a light fixture. I don't know if this will help with any of the issues pertaining to 5ghz vs 2.4 connection problems, but I resolved my wifi setup issue simply by performing a factory reset of my router. Accept. For most lower quality hi-fi and I mean budget level like the 2i, the issue is noise. Usually when you review one box solutions you sniff out some noise but it seems scant here. I run my 2i wireless using 802.11ac to my router. The guest Chinese chef wasn’t in the studio. The soundstage was not only broad but the attendant detail was rich. The NODE 2i brings high-res audio to any sound system. To be honest, I hesitate to spend, at least in the short term, a hefty sum on an external DAC as I find, as the days go by, the Node 2i does a pretty good job. the Echo or Echo Dot. Yes, the Wireworld Chroma cable sells for around 105 EUROS for 2 mts. But…if you pile time, money and expertise into a quality Wi-Fi system then sure, the latter can sound lovely. Simple setup directly inside the user-friendly BluOS Controller app. Hope this helps. Don't know if this is solved in a new firmware update, Tony maybe you can answer this. Sound quality has been addressed within the design, just look at the internal isolation between the compact wireless technologies and the basic audio kit for proof of that. Ensure your smartphone, tablet or computer is connected to your home WiFi network and open the BluOS app. The Node 2i is a 50th Birthday present and is within my budget of £500. I started with radio via TuneIn and dived into a bit of chat via BBC Radio 4. Keep the Node 2i and add a second handNaim nDac Buy a second hand NDX (not the NDX2 or ND5XS2 as my budget won’t allow it) and sell the Node I only use Tidal and Qobuz to stream music, no CD’s and no network-stored … Simple setup directly inside the user-friendly BluOS Controller app. I then looked at Bluetooth via my phone. When the Node 2i came back online, I was annoyed to find that the Node 2i had lost all memory of my setup – reverting back to factory settings. Additional Update: I love that the BlueSound and Marantz and NAD have an ARC connection so will be easy using with my TV. This one point is very important, deserves to be dwelt upon for a moment and is hardly ever talked about in the media. You are spot-on about Bluesound’s commitment. A have new iNode 2. Thanks a lot in advance for any advice you can provide. What budget do you have for this potential purchase? I canot get it to work on any of the inputs on the DAC. mode d’emploi très bien fait. I’m unsure, to be honest, Ignacio because I haven’t directly compared the Heed with those DACs. Hopefully all is well from now on Eli. For example, I was intrigued to hear tonal differences from three voices. Each case is different and you can’t really generalise on the best of two evils. I intend to hook the pair up to my TV for Netflix/YouTube/Prime and also to play loads of music (say 80% music – jazz, easy listening, R&B, soul, world etc.) If sound quality is everything, you should be running the 2i wired anyway. I think I will finally do it although I still think the performance of the Bluesound even with its own internal DAC is actually pretty good and musically satisfying (perhaps some lack of detail if you compare it with a good turntable or CD player). Have not had one stutter or crash since the beginning of the lockdown when I bought it. I’ve been a journalist and editor for 30 years and still retain my good humour. After repeating the setup, I began listening to music through the Node 2i. View the manual for the Bluesound Node 2i here, for free. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. This causes printers not to be accessible, makes file transfers to other devices impossible, etc. I don’t have any colleagues who have heard it either, for that matter. As for the Node 2i, it really is an excellent streamer (I bought it to stream Qobuz to my Nad D3045 on my 2.1 desktop setup) and I am very happy with it. The Sonos app is much better than the Bluesound app. The NODE 2i wireless music streamer easily connects to any existing stereo system to unlock and discover a universe of audio streaming. AVR’s DAC and my ears preferred the Node 2i’s DAC. I would love to see a review of the Meridian 210 streamer (hint hint). So far I am very impressed. Which only proves how committed Bluesound is to this product and how the company sees it as a basis, a platform to build upon. Main usage would be Tidal HiFi/MQA and occasionally Asset UPnP but I’ll probably give Qobuz a go as well. That I heard all of this from a mere streamer was intriguing to say the least. GOOD: build, features, overall sound quality, easy to set up. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Kind regards, Ignacio. I couldn't find any information to suggest that this would be a problem. I have one that uses the ESS Sabre 9018 chip. MQA tracks don’t seem to sound much different even though the CXA80 doesn’t support MQA which I’m a bit confused about. Ultimately, I am happy to sacrifice niceties like the ARC connection and Alexa for better sound as this will eventually be in my study. While I was waiting, I switched on Bluetooth via my phone. In sonic terms, I prefer the separates route. Node 2i and Acoustic Energy AE1 Actives Plug in your Bluesound Player and download the BluOS Controller app to connect the Player to your Wi-Fi. Worthy of use in a HIGH END Audio System? Definitely worth the money. Bluesound should consider trying not to piss off customers so much. I originally purchased it to compare directly with my Sonos Connect and then a Sonos Port that I later purchased. For an improvement in sound quality I would recommend using a high quality external DAC with the Node 2. Hi Mack – do you mean the LF-S50G or something else? I was happy to hear the instrumental separation and how the ear was able to easily pick up either frequency extreme with ease. I have a Sonos Beam and One which I bought mainly because I live in a tiny flat in London and don’t have much space to spare. Pushing a Paul McCartney track, My Valentine, via a lossy file to the 2i, I was happy with the overall playback. I am having difficulty (ignorance) connecting my Node 2i to my Rega DAC -r. USB out of Node into USB input on DAC. I have worked within a range of industries, writing for hundreds of national magazines and newspapers in the UK, Europe and the USA covering: aviation, music, computer technology, computer gaming, hi-fi, mobile technology, home automation, lady’s lifestyle, plastic model making, antiques and more. Hi John – the 2i and AE speakers would be ideal. Chatty radio is often ignored during streamer tests but I actually see it as the most valuable source in the entire test because of vocal tonal nuances and changes in ambience. I think that’s settled it for me thanks Paul, I’ll arrange a home demo of the AE1’s as soon as I can. It also proved a point, that the 2i offers a sound quality that is high in detail and clarity, low in noise and with a potent midrange insight. The 2i was seen on my phone’s Bluetooth list, immediately. Paul Using the Ethernet cable provided, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of your wired Ethernet broadband router and the other end to the NODE 2i’s LAN port. Is this a case of my node 2i being incompatible with my router? Maybe your’s is defective? The built-in DAC is really, really good. I own an Audiolab 6000A and I am now looking for a streamer, because now I use bluetooth to transport music from my laptop to the 6000A. You could ask about a home demo. In my case, it would be my first music streamer (beside a Sonos One which I do not use much) and I would like to hook it up to my hifi system (Rega Elicit amp, Planar 3, Apollo CD player and Spica TC 60 speakers). These are some of the models I’m considering: Musical Fidelity MX DAC, Rega DAC R, DAC Heed Abacus, Chord Mojo (but looks like it’s more for on the go), Chord Qutest (might be a little over my budget), Audiolab M DAC. That said, I found nothing to complain about with the Heed and would have been very happy to integrate into my reference system. I have seen many rave reviews of the Audiolab but not so much of the latter.

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