Blue sound NODE 2i streamer after nine months what's good ,bad and kinda weird?

Here I review of my experiences streaming for nine months compared to cd s and vinyl
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[@bobaround5338]

Hi Kelvin. Just wanted to drop a note to say I hope you're well and also to say thanks for all the entertaining and informative content you've put on this channel.

[@swingroad6]

Yes, all the best, Kelvin!

[@madmantronixx7998]

I hope Kelvin is okay. I miss his content

[@superkev]

hi kelvin i hope you are keeping well i miss your reviews take care.

[@krisztiankorosi7752]

@Stereo review X Give us a sign! We are getting worried about you I hope you have wonderful days you spent while you weren't here

[@Gez492]

What's happened to Kelvin

[@nicksundby]

Please come back Kelvin we miss you

[@bigblueocean]

Completely agree with all of this. Especially the part about accessing your physical media collection being easier. Thanks Kelvin, you are speaking for a generation of audiophiles.

[@johnshepherd708]

Please let us know if you are alright. We are concerned in light of your extended absence. We all hope that you are well and safe in these turbulent times. Take care and let us know how you are doing. Happy New Year….

[@stereoreviewx]

Oh thanks John I am preoccupied with a Loft and I so mean to get back to this but happy New Year to everyone I’m fine and I will be back soon

[@MrBonger88]

I had to retrain myself when I started streaming. I was also only listening to tracks instead of albums. Now I’m at the point where I can start an album and put the remote for the streamer down. If it wasn’t for streaming I wouldn’t have discovered a lot of great artists

[@basilisk420]

I affectionately call streaming music “ADHD listening.” The convenience is fantastic but it’s sometimes hard to find what I really want to listen to. (That’s when I fire up the turntable to limit choice). However, streaming helps a ton with DISCOVERING new music, so there’s room for both media in my listening room.

[@Daniel-pe8nv]

and for non-active listening, for my ears, Spotify is fine while enjoying a nice evening with friends.

[@chico1287]

Hi Kelvin. Not seen your reviews for a while..hope all’s week. Look forward to your next vintage audio review !

[@matt4days]

No idea what happened to kelvin ? Maybe covid

[@ChilledMatt]

I have also been wondering what has happened to Kelvin. Anyone know? Hope you are OK mate.

[@chico1287]

@@ChilledMatt - there's been an update on the Ditton Works channel

[@ChilledMatt]

@@chico1287 thanks for that. 👍

[@mykaraokeplaylist7478]

Enjoy your reviews Its been a few months and looking forward to more videos from you. they are most enjoyable

[@WalterDavidRiffmon]

now 4 months. I hope he's ok. He has a very fresh approach not found elsewhere. The problem is, audio companies can't make money on their old gear.

[@mykaraokeplaylist7478]

@@WalterDavidRiffmon yes I am missing his reviews. I too hope he is ok and that his absence has nothing to do with this damn covid.

[@marksinthedark2011]

Miss your videos recently, thanks for all you do!

[@swingroad6]

Well said! The restaurant menu comparison was spot on.

[@williamlim8866]

Actually, you can create a playlist, which serves as a menu.

[@chico1287]

Hi Kelvin..hope that you are safe and well..been looking out for your reviews for some months now. Have to say you’ve been sorely missed! Eagerly waiting for your next review! Thanks

[@marcushockey4516]

Where are you Kelvin? Missing you buddy…. KZbin isn’t the same without your videos ❤️

[@stevemumford6983]

Kelvin Been missing your excellent reviews. As you haven't been around for quite a while now and reading some of the other comments we are all concerned for your health. Hope you are keeping well and are just taking a break. Cheers Steve

[@hilde45]

It’s so refreshing to hear someone describe a piece of technology in terms of the associated habits that it has an impact upon. Some of the things you like about the CD player also motivate people who listen to LPs. In both cases they are about slowness and deliberation and this is a very important part of the music listening experience.

[@trendingsoftware]

Great insights and love your genuine presentation. Keep up the good work.

[@AndyBHome]

Does anyone know what's happened to Kelvin? I miss his updates. I hope he's okay and has just decided to stop making videos. But I'd be happier if he came back and started making videos again.

[@peterrichardson9248]

Kelvin, we have missed you where have you been. Hope you are well.

[@langston1aladdin]

Checking back in and wishing you all the best.

[@tedtimmis8135]

Loved the video and you gave me a good laugh. As someone roughly the same age, I came to exactly the opposite conclusion regarding streamed music. With playlists of my favorite music, this takes all the thinking out of music selection.

[@bluerev]

Been over a month since last video - hope you're ok out there mate!

[@gene8933]

How are you doing. it's been a while. Hope you are doing well. Happy Holidays!

[@stuartmitchell7021]

Glad to read below that you're ok Kelvin, I was concerned like others, especially given the situation recently. I hope to see some new videos from you soon!! Take care.

[@bigblueocean]

Kelvin mate! Where have you gone!? Please try to let us know you are ok if you can?

[@26Jorgeb]

I'm sticking to listening to my albums and the good old radio from my receiver.I'm glad you're feeding us all these info Kelvin.Thanks

[@galessi1226]

Try Radio Paradise on your smart phone...you might jump on the bandwagon

[@arize84]

Noticed you haven't popped up in a while. Hope you are faring well. Cheers.

[@alanmooney]

Kelvin this explanation of Spotify is exactly how I feel, personally I do just the same as you. I love my vinyl and cd collection

[@KB-os6lh]

Hope all is well and looking forward to your next review. Cheers from Australia.

[@stevezeidman7224]

I miss your content. All the best!

[@pauldionne2884]

Love getting into an album over a playlist any day. Takes a few songs to get into a band's vibe even if there's a track or two you don't really care for. Also, a good album has a sequence that's meaningful in multiple ways.

[@ThePauly901]

youtube can be harsh but i miss your videos! keep posting , i will keep watching , i enjoy your trips to the second hand store

[@themobileman6895]

Your observations are spot on. I have the latest Node and I have my favourite artists listed in Room + Tidal and can play 'my picks' continuously from there. I also have vinyl and CD collections that I like to play individually, but I do concede that streaming my favourites without intervening with my music system does have its advantages.

[@Davejones302]

Thanks Kelvin, really enjoy your videos. You inspired me to buy a blue sound node 2i. Pairing it with a 20 yo B&O system and it sounds fantastic

[@stereoreviewx]

Yes that doesn’t surprise me Bee and O are underestimated by hi-fi enthusiasts I would say Not that it’s brilliant but there’s build quality and multiple drivers in the speakers and the amp is sound nice as good as the best vintage Japanese stuff

[@bertjabulani]

Where are you Kalvin? Missing the videos. Hope all is OK and see you soon.

[@snuffpappy]

I was slow to make the jump to streaming but am now hooked. I find the quality near CD and love the "juke box" accessibility of picking tunes. I still have my CDs and a few LPS but I find streaming a surprisingly nice alternative.

[@kinglear5952]

Just wishing you Happy Christmas Kelvin. I hope that everything is happy and well with you

[@kinglear5952]

I'm glad to see that the red hearts suggests that you are bubonic plague survivor. I hope that one day you will return to providing this great service; if it suits you to do so.

[@pierresternegard6951]

Hi Kelvin! I hope you will be back here on KZbin.

[@stratenboek]

London calling! Hello Kelvin, we miss you too!!!

[@bikemike1118]

Very well said. I do like your comprehensible explanations and your channel in general …

[@brianhaemorrhoidic5636]

Kelvin: are you ok? We haven’t heard from you in five months. I hope you are well and not a victim of the dreaded Covid. Look forward to another vid soon 👍🏼

[@neilfisher7999]

I have had a Node 2i for about 6 months now. I am very pleased with how it operates and the built in DAC is very good. I use Tidal and Amazon HD as my sources. Both apps are pretty good. Sometimes I find content on one that I don't find on the other. Most of the music I listen to sounds good either with the master version or the standard version, but if I have a choice I will choose the the better recording. I also have a nice turntable, so I listen both analog and digital. There are advantages and disadvantages to both analog and digital. Sometimes it just comes down to convenience when I stream music versus spinning a record. Digital music formats have come a long way over the years and continue to improve. I say listen to music any way you can get it and enjoy the music.

[@sexytasmin]

Hi Kelvin I absolutely agree with everything you said. Very well put across.

[@brianh6736]

Brilliant Kelvin hit the nail on the head, sums up streaming nicely, hellish but handy.

[@RobertDoyle1]

Where have you been Kelvin? I really look forward to your reviews. You are the best hifi reviewer on KZbin.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 THANKS KELVIN FOR SHARING THIS WITH US ALL AND BROADENING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUTURE 👍😍😍😍

[@ronanderson355]

I have a Node 2i and your review is exactly how I feel!

[@stuartneil8682]

Kelvin, nails it on the head again. I never remember many of the artists, tracks or album names for the many non-mainstream or one album wonder artists that I like. Going up to the CD shelves and recognising/ remembering the colour of the spine or picture on the front is how I pick what to play. Trying to remember the names and doing a text search is just rubbish, except for the mainstream big names.

[@stevemumford6983]

Kelvin I hope you are keeping well. I'm missing your informative reviews on classic vintage hi fi.

[@stevezeidman7224]

Still hope you’re doing well. I really miss your content. If you’ve retired from KZbin for now, best wishes!

[@Sonofsun001]

I always liked your videos, hope you haven't retired from youtube.

[@dickati]

Hi Kelvin, hoping for some more videos. I love your style. Thanks

[@stevezeidman7224]

Kelvin, Great video as always! I look forward to your content. When you use the BlueSound app on your phone, or tablet, it provides playlists based on your Tidal favorites. It will jumble artists and add new artists into the mix. The playlists change daily (I think. I haven’t checked daily). Also, any personal playlists will carry over to the BlueOs app. It’s really quite good for Tidal. Plus, if you have another higher quality Dac, you can digital out to it from the node. As far as quality CD v streaming. I think it depends on the mastering. Many really old CDs I have are plain terrible in terms of sound quality.

[@martinscase3904]

Hi Kelvin, hope you're ok? Miss your uploads! Hoping you're just taking a well deserved holiday! Cheers

[@kevinbugden7995]

Streaming for me has been a revelation. I use Tidal controlled by Roon. I love investigating the new music selections suggested by Roon when your current selection ends and have discovered other similar artists. I enjoy listening to albums new and old and often end up buying the LP or CD. Keith I understand your point about having too many choices but for me it works.

[@exoticalover3615]

Dear Sir, being forever grateful you helped me out choosing my first seriously beautiful vintage amp (Sansui AU-555A). I love your KZbin movies explaining (to your opinion) the ins and outs of vintage HiFi. Haven't seen a new movie of you in 4 months though and just wanted to let you know I miss them and hope you're ok. Kind regards from Amsterdam :-)

[@stereoreviewx]

Oh yes you’re making me jealous I haven’t got her 555 but I know it’s an absolute winner

[@exoticalover3615]

@@stereoreviewx Hi there! Yes, she sounds lovely. She has been recapped completely (phono stage even slightly pimped)and is in a new like condition. I even bought a second one for spare parts, (although it is also in a mint condition and also sounds great...)I was wondering if I might ask your advise one more time? I want to buy a second set of speakers.Can't afford ls3/5a's, but want something similar in size (and sound of course) and from that time era too.The set I use now are KEF 103.2's. I was thinking KEF Cresta maybe? Look nice, but no idea how they sound... Kind regards, Mischa

[@ralph7585]

Thx Kelvin, you're right in every way, I had the same experience going from Spotify to Tidal. Also I listen more to specific tracks, not so more to whole albums. And things change, it's eventualy the future, streaming. There's a whole generation growing up with it, lol, I'am doing this hobby for 32 years now😅😄. KELVIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, THX FROM RALPH.

[@sosonic12000]

Hi. You continue to give invaluable advice Mr K. Would it be possible to do another valve amp presentation please! There are loads out there but I find you are v good, honest, likeable etc etc 👍

[@graemeguthrie2054]

Kelvin as always great review. I have not seen any new reviews from you in a little while hope all ok. Maybe you are just listening and enjoying. Hope so.

[@DavidUnderhillYamahaCR]

Merry Christmas Kelvin I hope you and your family are well. You Re missed mate. You got me searching for a pair of Celestion Ditton 44’s. Found a pair in Quebec. Lovely sound goes with my ‘71 Yamaha CR 2020. Keep well my friend hope to hear from you soon, David Ontario viintage guy 75 matching my vintage gear

[@stereoreviewx]

Great try carefully tightening up the driver screws they always get loose in time

[@thomaslarkin9791]

Sending out a message to Kelvin … the HIFI DR … we are out here for you and are waiting for the next upload …☮️

[@S.L.1211]

I’m 39. Grew up with vinyl, CD’s MP3’s and now streaming. 95% of my consumption is streaming - I love it. The convenience of not having to get off the sofa, the ability to jump around from artists at ease, the algorithms throwing me similar songs that fit my mood or new songs I otherwise wouldn’t have discovered, plus using the pre-curated playlists based on era, genre etc. Sound Quality for me on the blue sound into a Prima Luna tube amp and the new Wharfedale Linton Heritage sounds great to my ears. The other 5% is vinyl playback which has the intentionality/ritual to it. Some of the higher quality pressings I have are great! I haven’t boughten a CD since around early 2000’s when I was in my 20’s -Probably won’t get back into CD’s.

[@ericr385]

I like the message. Thanks! 🙏

[@boatformypotplants]

exactly what I think too - I've just never got round to expressing it so well

[@robertyoung1777]

Insightful and truthful. Thanks!

[@RobWhittlestone]

Kelvin, I totally relate to everything you said. I don't have a streamer yet but do exactly as you said when selecting a CD to play. I listen to Jango occasionally because there you can group by genre or artist if not by album but agree that it makes the selection process harder. A consequence is that the variety suffers and I end up listening to a lot of the same. Maybe a Roon system gets over this? As always, it was great listening to you. How I wish you lived round the corner and I could invite you over for a drink and a listen! All the best and keep the videos coming, Rob in Switzerland

[@manosmul6827]

Where you at Calvin...

[@markcarrington8565]

Great points Kelvin. I often use the restaurant analogy, but the “menu” is only meals you love, so it’s just what you’re feeling like in the moment. Seriously though, I use Tidal for portable music and to find albums. If a reviewer mentions a track they like, I’ll pause the review to listen to it so I can relate to the review more closely. Also, for all it’s a pain to navigate, it does throw up some surprising suggestions and I’ve ended up buying music I’d never heard of previously.

[@njansen54]

Hello Kelvin, Are you all right? I miss your video's. Nico from The Netherlands

[@rpete2733]

Thanks for the review. I find myself with the same problem you mention at 7:25. I will sit there trying to think of something I want to hear and I have no idea. Much easier to look at my collection. They have their pluses but are not the end all. Agree with being tired of looking at a screen too.

[@matereo]

Personally im not into streaming or SACD or something, I mainly listen from records and CD's. But i just want to say that this is probably the best down to earth HiFi/stereo channel on you tube. Much appreciated Kelvin!

[@saavane]

Thank you for your videos!! I have a question : I am building a home studio, and I have a budget of 600 for amp / speakers. I want to try something different than standard studio monitors. Would you have a recommendation for something pleasant to listen to for long periods of time, immersive but that would still highlight (gently) problems in a mix and translate well to other systems?

[@stereoreviewx]

Well that’s a tricky question I’m not sure revealing problems and nice sound are the same thing

[@book982]

I favor the absolute control that a CD or locally saved file gives me over my music. It will never change (to a subtly different version of the same song) or vanish (due to a licensing dispute). These probably aren’t big issues with audiophile-oriented streaming services (I’ve only tried Tidal, briefly), but they’ve occurred regularly, in my experience, with Spotify-tier services (of which I’ve tried many). Streaming *can* be great for music discovery, but the trade off is that this requires “training” the system with a lot of information (a lot of listening, “likes,” adding things to a “library,” etc.). Once I started using streaming services intermittently (leaning more on my local files), the good recommendations dried up quite a bit.

[@mattharwood4413]

Hi Kelvin - I hope you are well. I'm concerned to be honest. And I'm missing your videos! Such wisdom. This one was spot on. My turntable is the sonic king of my hi-fi, next is my 30 y/o cd player and streaming is last. It does not sound great coming from my Mac. Maybe I need a streamer but my experience was the same as yours. If you can, please let us know that you are ok (If you are). - Matt in Los Angeles

[@RolftheRed]

I have to say, Kevin, Thank you. I was having trouble articulating my thoughts on the subject. I grew up in a live sound world - Mom sang jazz, and taught music. Dad played anything percussion. Our state-of-the-art was reel to reel, And I traded a good many bootleg recordings. Not really a typical audiophile upbringing as the range of (subjectively) good and bad placement, volumes, and analog then electric varied quite a bit. Quite a bit indeed. My suspicions about recording studios exist to this day, as do my bias after working in the music industry as a "grunt" (AKA: Roadie). That time is gone now, and my daughter really presented streaming as the rescue from my audio desert. (As a side note, I never lived anywhere long enough to amass any sort of recorded collection. I totally missed that boat.) But your spot on, as they say on that side of the pond. Thank you for your kind assistance.

[@clivebarrell6448]

The restaurant menu analogy at 8:35 is an absolute gem 😀

Hi Kevin, you have made some great observations, I agree with all of them.

[@richardgeorgesmith]

Everything alright Kevin? Realised we've not seen much of you lately

[@vitogenovese1586]

Back in the day we used to get all excited to go to the record shop on Saturday to pick up that record we really fancied!! Meeting friends along the way! Things have sure changed...

[@hotjazzbaby]

Those were the days, and music had a very high value. Nowadays you could just listen for free on KZbin.

[@williamlim8866]

Sure have, but now, we have choices, which is a good thing.

[@galessi1226]

I follow my 2 best buddie's playlists and recommendations on Spotify....beats mistakes by a mile!!!

[@galessi1226]

Mixtapes

[@simeonbanner6204]

Great insight here as usual by Mr K. I attached a cheap google type wi-fi streamer. It's been good for quality radio. Given I can use my old cyrus one amp and have the radio come through and all for around £35 quid. Though I find my CD's are much better quality. So much of it though is the audio quality, talent of the music in the first place. I'd really recommend for audiophiles Ry Cooder and Mayan Bhatt Ganges Delta Blues. A super recording done in one go in a church. Stunning listen which you could play on desktop speakers and it still sounds really good.

[@niooniek]

Hi Kelvin. I hope this message finds you well? You've not posted anything in a while, I hope you're ok? I (and all your fans globally) really look forward to hearing from you. Take care mate. Lukasz from Poland.

[@RabbieGrouse]

I have a Bluesound Node 2i playing through a Linn Classik Hi-Fi with Monitor Audio RA 7 speakers. But I am using an Alexa Dot to request the songs or albums, through Amazon Music UHD, which eliminates needing to use a screen (phone or tablet) to pick my music from over 50 million songs, which works really well. I would love to see you try out and review that option, Kelvin. Thanks for the Videos, I really look forward to them, as a former fellow 70s Hi-Fi addict.

[@sabbathAndy]

Hello Kelvin, miss your reviews buddy, hope you are well 👍 Picking up a pair of Rogers Ls7t tomorrow and remembered you did a video on them ❤️

[@stereoreviewx]

Nice

[@hugobloemers4425]

I kept all my CDs and records and I am really happy for it. I also have no streamer at all so it this review is the best one (for me) I have seen yet.

[@galessi1226]

Do you have a highly resolving system? I have a only $1500.00 retail system,and found out I couldn' t hear the difference between Spotify 320bts and Redbook CDs.........took a 3 month free trial to Spotify, and have discovered soooo many great artists...and music!!!! It is like being given keys to your favorite record store....and a free pass to play anything!!!If you have a system like mine, an Andover songbird (150.00) will set you up........if you have a 3000 to 5000 system ....then the node 2i will do better....

[@eazydraw4681]

Another great review and thank you Kelvin 😊 you inspired me to give a wiim pro plus a go which I now use running optical into a Benchmark DAC1 HDR as the Dac great sound as you say not quite top CD i use an MF A5 CDP retail £2500 I think back in the day and then amp Yamaha CA1000 onto Klipsch quartets so like you I’m more of a vintage guy , I use Qobuz which is all cd plus quality I understand and it’s very acceptable for streaming stuff I might buy as vinyl or cd or indeed might just be curious about so once again thank you and keep well

[@stereoreviewx]

Thanks interesting to hear about your equipment.Cheers K

[@Gez492]

Kelvin you've absolutely nailed it with this review. My preference in the home is to skim through a few vinyl albums decide put it on and listen to it from start to finish. I may but not often, play one side and move on to another Album. I cannot be arsed to spend hours making playlists. I find streaming interesting but I am simply not engaged in a way that I am when I play my vinyl. I have dabbled with streamers and borrowed a few so am trying to decide whether to get a streamer/ Dac or just invest in a really good tube based CD player. At this time I'm leaning more toward a CD player as streamers and the whole interaction is tedious and tiring especially after spending a whole day in front of a couple of screens, spending more time in front of a touch screen or phone screen is not what I want. I also didn't like the variability of sound quality. Just when you thought ok this is quite good, you are then confronted by an album that should sound great but sounds absolutely flat. It's a real turn off.

[@mikebray4325]

Missing your videos! Are you okay?

[@Rickzolla]

My experience is exactly the opposite. Streaming has broadly expanded my musical horizons. So much so that I bought a Bluesound Vault to store all my CDs. Imagine never having to mess with a jewel case. BTW, I'm a seventy year old Luddite, but I think streamers are the greatest thing since sliced bread. YMMV.

[@S.L.1211]

I discovered so many new and old artists as a result to streaming! I would not consider buying a vinyl album unless I steamed it first to ensure it was worthy of my $$

[@donjohnstone3707]

@@S.L.1211 It is a bad idea to steam vinyl records. The heat would render them unplayable.

[@lukavajagic3914]

Sliced bread is awful.

[@johnwright8814]

I use a computer to source my music, which contains about 50 million songs, in the space of a normal stereo. I have been listening to all the music that I first heard as a teenager in 1971. I think this was a great time for music.

[@robinstillings143]

Yes me also, fun looking through the huge choice..

[@jim586]

Hi Kelvin , your comment regarding a restaurant menu and having the choice of “all the food in the world” is spot on. There are work arounds though. You have to approach things in a different way. You can just play recommended on constant or play something like Radio paradise and put the phone or iPad away. Yes it’s nice to play vinyl and yes it’s a different experience. I honestly can’t remember when I put CD on though? Cheers

[@williamstevenson6387]

I've owned it and your characterization of bewilderment pulling from memory is spot on. But it's a cool device.

[@ericnigg]

I've really enjoyed your channel! I have an old Marantz receiver, Technics turntable, KLH speakers, and Klipsch subwoofer. You've been extremely helpful in teaching me to hear quality audio. I was wondering if you would share some of your personal favorites when it comes to nice-sounding albums? If you ever did any videos on the subject you would have my vote. Thank you for all this great content.

[@stereoreviewx]

Yes I have been thinking of doing a video like that because some albums I play so much because I just love the sound

[@johnshore3095]

@@stereoreviewx Hope everything is ok, not seen a video from you for over a year.

[@jorgeleandrorosa2881]

I like your channel very much. And today you were on spot: we need to have a collection of music that we relate to. Small or big, it doesn't matter. And some effort is required to discover new things that are worthwhile. If all is offered nothing is valued. I think we're on the wrong track here. Even in CD format, booklets are important. Greetings from Portugal. Jorge

[@galessi1226]

If you love booklets....and musician bio info....you will LOVE ROON.

[@motitaib8357]

i hope that all is well, i miss your reviewes

[@JoseGarcia-oo4mc]

Excellent video Kevin you know for me is the opposite , when I como home late in the evening and I want to listen to music is easier for me to listen out of my phone, than to put a record and then I have to change it. Thanks excellent video as always.

[@markpbowen]

Weird how we are all different. I burned the cds I wanted and sold them years ago. I love streaming now and won’t go back. I do stream as high a quality as I can to get the best sound. I also love the fact I can find new music to listen to at the touch of a button and saving what I like is so I easy. I still think albums as well as making playlists. So long as I have music I am happy.

[@adrianmortimer3369]

Fair play Kelvin for at least giving the Bluesound a decent try. I have a different opinion of streaming and chose Qobuz over Tidal but agree with your views of Spotify. The interface and integration of Qobuz into the bluesound os is very good and makes use a pleasure. I actually find myself listening to a bigger variety of music than before. The flawless two way bluetooth in the Node2i make it an invaluable swiss army knife of a product.

[@billywindsock9597]

I've got a Node 2i in my bedroom system. Like it alot. I had Tidal, I changed to Qobuz because, a) it is much cheaper. b) I don't like being lied to by Tidal that MQA is a lossless master file when it is not. Node 2i feeds a Naim 5i integrated and a pair of Focal Chora 806. The only tweak I've made is to get a good mains cable. Using favourites, I have the same stuff saved on Qobuz as my LP's and CD's and the playlists are also very good in many cases.

[@franciscocarneiro181]

Hi! That's the best analysis I've heard about it. I remember that many years ago I used to go to the store and I had my favorite seller, and he used to have a lot of suggestions for my tastes ans personality, like a true family doctor...I used to see many folks who had hifi systems and each time I went to their homes, there was allways one or a few cd's that I could discover and add to my list. Not 50, just a few, based on a real experience. A real physical list took me years to make. . So, throught the years, I had a very personnal complilation of my own. I am often lost on Tidal, true, and I almost never listen to an entire album... with all the music of the world at reach.

[@mircobalzano2455]

I've started to see again all your videos.😅 I miss you

[@Rob1972Gem]

Hello Kelvin Hope your OK not seen a video for a wile and was thinking hope your keeping safe and well

[@mikecuell5030]

Entertaining . I laughed out loud at the restaurant analogy. It’s true: listening sessions involving a streamer can be a far from relaxing affair , and ultimately unsatisfactory - streaming single tracks and then pondering where to go next. I rarely do this with CDs, and never with a vinyl LP - settling in to listen to the whole set , as the artist intended, and occasionally referencing the liner notes. Streaming reminds me of the saying ‘modern life is rubbish’ .

[@galessi1226]

Hmmmm nothing stopping one from streaming an entire LP......I do it often, plus the convenience of making and sharing different playlists beats" mixtapes" by a million...

[@andycox1626]

Agreed kelvin please make more vids please we miss you and hope you are OK all the best fella