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Old 01-04-2020, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Soundmig View Post
I use a node 2i driving a Gumby and it is great. Gumby imparts a more organic, smoother sound with more layers and depth of soundstage vs. the Node's internal DAC. I'm using the BNC input on Gumby (RCA out of Node to BNC in on Gumby) and it sounds a bit better than using the RCA input. Which input sounds best will be cable dependent, but I have two identical true 75ohm digital cables (RCA-RCA and RCA-BNC) and the BNC sounds a bit better IMO. Also, run balanced analog out of Gumby if you can. Gumby takes quite a while to burn-in, but is a very rewarding piece of gear once it hits its stride.
Thanks for the post, Soundmig. That is very helpful, especially in regards to the Node 2i and Gumby.

I keep vacillating between getting a Gumby or Vidar (or different amp) next.

Cheers,

Scott
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