Upgrade streamer from Bluesound Node : what options to consider

[Radni14]

Currently I am listening mostly from streaming digital services, using Bluesound Node as streamer and with external DAC Denafrips Terminator T2 -12. Wish to climb up the upgrade ladder for the streamer transport- don’t want one with inbuilt DAC.
My budget is around 1.5L for new or used. I am not inclined to look at anything older than (maybe) 3 years model.
I invite and appreciate FMs suggestions for my next upgrade.
Thanks

 

[magma]

Point of diminishing returns
Now

 

[reignofchaos]

SOTM SMS 200 Ultra Neo + SOTM Power Supply + Clock/USB regenerator.

Just enable Diretta in the latest firmware and enjoy the best sound ever!

I just can't even express how big a difference Diretta makes to overall streaming quality compared to using RAAT or god forbid DLNA used by most streamers.

 

[jai1611]

With Denafrips, a DDC would be the place to start

 

[Analogous]

Currently I am listening mostly from streaming digital services, using Bluesound Node as streamer and with external DAC Denafrips Terminator T2 -12. Wish to climb up the upgrade ladder for the streamer transport- don’t want one with inbuilt DAC.
My budget is around 1.5L for new or used. I am not inclined to look at anything older than (maybe) 3 years model.
I invite and appreciate FMs suggestions for my next upgrade.
Thanks

The starting point would be to ask“what is lacking in my current sound from the existing set up”?
Then of course what more are you seeking?
If you have a clear idea of this you may discover the solution may lie in a different component (eg: speakers or room acoustics)
Accurate diagnosis leads to effective treatment

 

[Radni14]

Point of diminishing returns
Now

I am wondering, if so, not much point for me to upgrade.

 

[vinothkumar]

Currently I am listening mostly from streaming digital services, using Bluesound Node as streamer and with external DAC Denafrips Terminator T2 -12. Wish to climb up the upgrade ladder for the streamer transport- don’t want one with inbuilt DAC.
My budget is around 1.5L for new or used. I am not inclined to look at anything older than (maybe) 3 years model.
I invite and appreciate FMs suggestions for my next upgrade.
Thanks

Unfortunately there are no good options for you in this budget for upgrades. With terminator dac, you need a better streamer as well, which can not come less than 4L

 

[Radni14]

Unfortunately there are no good options for you in this budget for upgrades. With terminator dac, you need a better streamer as well, which can not come less than 4L

Would an upgrade to streamer Lumi U2 Mini be worth considering ( though @ Rs 2.2 L , it’s higher than my budget ) ?

 

[himadri]

Would an upgrade to streamer Lumi U2 Mini be worth considering ( though @ Rs 2.2 L , it’s higher than my budget ) ?

Check the u2mini street price, it might be nearer to your budget.

 

[ajuvignesh]

Hi. You can upgrade to latest gen bluesound devices too. Because they now feature dirac live license at an additional cost. This can transform your system a lot especially of you have bass issues in your system.
You can go with bluesound icon as it not only has dirac live support, it also has a huge display. As far as the sound quality goes, even the low end new gen bluesound nano will be an upgrade to old bluesound streamers.

 

[Radni14]

Unfortunately there are no good options for you in this budget for upgrades. With terminator dac, you need a better streamer as well, which can not come less than 4L

Would an upgrade to streamer Lumi U2 Mini be worth considering, or would that fall into category of “point of diminishings returns “ ?

 

[Analogous]

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