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Originally Posted by Iain
Hi Scott,
I too have the Node 2 and am streaming to an IDA-16 with a pair of Monitor Audio 500s.
I'm primarily streaming Tidal (Hi Fi).
I'm just unsure whether to connect via supplied RCA - letting the Bluesound DAC do the conversion and leaving the amp just to power the speakers, or... do I use the IDA-16 (external DAC) and connect with a Co-axial?
Which is the better DAC of the two and what will do the most justice to MQA?
Thanks Scott (or whoever else replies) in advance.
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Hello Iain,
Glad to hear of another IDA-16 owner. I love mine. The DAC in the Node 2 is excellent but Iuse the DAC in the IDA-16. I have the volume control set to "fixed" on the Node 2 and then have the Node 2 coax digital out going to my IDA-16. That way you use the outstanding volume control in your IDA-16.
As audio bill said, you won't have MQA using the DAC in the IDA-16 but the dac/pre section of the IDA-16 is so good that's not a concern for me.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Scott