Bluesound - NODE 2i Streaming Media Player - White

I’ve grown to like it. Once broken in the sound improves. The ap gets great reviews but I think it could be improved alot. I also don't like that there is no power switch do it is on all the time. Streaming seems good and it sounds about the same as a cd. Note however, I use my cd dac which improved the sound .

From the Node 2 to the 2i,....so what’s the difference. Well, I really like the 2 and would highly recommend it. Just wanted to try the 2i. Reviewers praise the upgrade sound quality improvements such as imaging, space, separation, clarity, detail, dynamics, broader sound stage and deeper bass. I have been listening now for about 2 weeks and I wholeheartedly agree with the reviews. A few were not sure. The Bluesound Node2 or 2i are a great way to improve one’s system in streaming music. I have used Amazon Music, Tidal, and now I have been listening to Qobuz. I see a big improvement with Qobuz. A burnin time was recommended and I am thinking I am at the end of it as the sound is just spectacular and brings a smile to my face. The Bluesound Nodes, I think, would be an improvement to anyone’s system. The only issue I am having is that my wife is thinking she is being replaced with so much music time...; j

Everything about the Node2 worked well until I bought Grado GW100 wireless headphones ($250).. The Node2 would not pair the Bluetooth headphones. Of course like we see now with all companies too cheap to hire real people taking telephone calls to actually problem solve technical issues, customer service is only good when it involves simple solutions. I bought the Node2 music streamer on sale with an additional Best Buy points coupon. I would not pay the current price of $500.00 for the Node2 generation. Pay twice as much or more for a music streamer that is future proofed - AND when you take it home, test all accessories to make sure it all works. Otherwise return it. Never buy a piece of audiophile equipment without a 15-day to one month total return policy. Stay away from Crutchfield, who will hit you with a restocking fee even when you return products that end up not working. In fact, Best Buy is the company I go to first, unless they don’t carry the brand I want to buy after much compulsive research.

This unit has changed everything when it comes to streaming my TIDAL account. I thought I was getting the MQA quality music with my old setup, but found out quick what it’s supposed to sound like after this little baby arrived. It’s especially compatible with TIDAL because I can use the BluOS app or switch to the TIDAL app that I’m real comfortable with. Every time my amp indicates that it’s sending out 96, I’m a happy camper. Even found a 192 sample that sounded glorious. Connections make it very flexible and accommodating. Cheers

I did a lot of research on multi room streaming players and this hits the mark! Very easy to set up. Sound quality is excellent (So far I’ve only used it with Tidal). I currently have it connected to my Denon receiver and Polk RTi speakers in my 2.1 setup (Audio only). Will be upgrading speakers soon along with a new integrated Amplifier as I don’t need a receiver in this setup. There are a full range of streaming platforms available to Bluesound. You can also stream Apple Music to it via Airplay2, which is also crystal clear and far better SQ than Bluetooth. Looking forward to adding a few of the Bluesound speakers around the house soon for multi room audio

I'll start this by saying views and opinions on hifi gear are completely subjective - much like wine tasting so your experience could be completely different. After a month using the Bluesound it's getting sent back. After trying really hard to like it, I spent a weekend with a friend in his studio extensively listening via bluesound and multiple other audio streaming devices, couple of TVs, PC, Raspbery Pis with various USB & hat DAC's and more... I wanted the BlueSound to be 'so good' based on the reviews, but was very underwhelmed. We were using reference equipment and dedicated switching to seamlessly flip between speakers/amps/dacs/sources... As scientific as possible, but still subjective. Delivery from the DAC was very uninspiring, and bypassing the DAC did not reproduce an exciting experience so 'something' is happening in that black box. A minor point, the app is lacking functionality - downright frustrating at times, but I could have lived with that if the audio reproduction was 'better'. I really wanted it to work, but unfortunately it wasn't for me.

Great sound. Easy to install. Solid build. Price just right.

This is a great product! I had an Apple AirPort Express for many years to stream my music to my stereo. It went out and they don’t make them anymore and I had tried several Bluetooth products but none of the worked very well...some quality, some distance issues. So I have been researching fo a high quality product for steaming Spotify and this is it. It was an easy set and it works great. The sound quality is very impressive. I highly recommend this product. It’s worth the price.