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I was confused about MQA sampling rates when streaming Tidal Masters tracks via some popular streamers, so I asked their technical support departments (and also did some testing). Tidal confirmed that the Windows Tidal software will do 1 x unfolding and offer up to 96kHz to your computer's internal DAC or to external non-MQA DACs. External MQA DACs can do 4 x unfolding for the maximum sampling rate (384kHz). Audioquest Dragonfly DAC is limited to 96kHz, so although they just announced support for MQA via updated firmware, they are not offering higher resolution than you might already be able to get by streaming on Tidal Windows to other non-MQA DACs. Bluesound confirmed their Node 2 streamer (which also has an inbuilt DAC) supports up to 192kHz via all of the streamer's outputs (including their analogue RCA outputs fed by the internal DAC). Auralic offer a non-official way of doing MQA that they developed themselves without using MQA software. Currently it's only available if you opt-in to their beta testing program. I have been testing this on my Aries Mini streamer and it seems to do the maximum sampling rate available via it's internal DAC or USB output, while other outputs will be limited to 192kHz due to the S/PDIF standard. So if you want the maximum MQA sampling rate of up to 384kHz you could: 1) Use Auralic non-official way via internal DAC or USB output; or 2) Use Windows and an MQA certified DAC. Next highest sampling rate would be Bluesound (192kHz maximum via any of its outputs). Next highest sampling rate would be Tidal Windows streaming to a non-MQA DAC or Audioquest Dragonfly (96kHz maximum). Actual sampling rates vary between different MQA tracks depending on the rate the Masters were originally stored in. If you are looking for very high sampling rate tracks, try the Tidal Masters albums from 2L for example.

Further information: I have the original box included. When I bought this it didn't have all the cables included so I've added a cable of each type to suit it, and have thrown in an optical toslink to mini-toslink cable to suit the device, and a mini adapter. See the pics. Price is negotiable. See: https://www.bluesound.com/products-archive/node-2/ Audio Supported File Formats MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, WMA-L, ALAC, OPUS Hi-Res formats - FLAC, MQA, WAV, AIFF Native Sampling Rates 32 - 192 kHz Bit Depths 16 - 24 Performance SNR - 110dBA Distortion, THD+N - 0.005% DAC 32-Bit, 192kHz Supported Operating Systems Plays music from network shares on the following desktop operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, 8, Apple Macintosh Free Internet Radio TuneIn Radio, iHeartRadio, Calm Radio, Radio Paradise, LiveXLive, Radio.com Supported Cloud Services Spotify, Amazon Music HD, TIDAL, Deezer , Qobuz, HighResAudio (VAULT Required), Napster, KKBox, Bugs, Taihe Music ZONE, SoundMachine, IDAGIO, OraStream Integration Partners Control4, RTI, Crestron, URC, push, iPort, ELAN, Lutron, roon. Album Art JPG Connectivity Network Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 802.11 b/g/n WiFi USB 1 x Type-A (Fat32 or NTSF formatted) port for connection to USB memory sticks and supported peripherals 1 x Type-B (mini) for product servicing Audio Input Combo - TOSLINK / 3.5mm Audio Output Analog RCA Stereo with FIXED option Coaxial RCA TOSLINK digital optical Headphone 3.5mm Stereo Subwoofer RCA 12 Volt trigger out Power Universal bi-pin AC Cord input (100 - 240AC) Wireless aptX® Bluetooth wireless built-in USER INTERFACE Mobile Free Android and iOS App Available Online at Google Play and Apple App Store Pushbuttons Simple top-panel touch controls. Control IR Sensor built in - Front panel GENERAL Processor ARM® CORTEX™ A9, 1 GHz Unit Weight 1.12 kg / 2.45 lbs Gross Dimensions 220 x 46 x 146 mm 8.7 x 1.8 x 5.7 in Power Consumption (Idle) 6 Watts Accessories 2x AC power cords (Europe & North America) Ethernet Cable Stereo RCA to RCA Cable Toslink Optical to 3.5mm Mini Adaptor Storage Environment -10° C to 50° C, 20% to 80% relative humidity Operating Environment 0° C to 40° C Photos:

Item: Bluesound Node 2 Location: Sydney Price: $470 posted anywhere in Australia. Item Condition: 9/10 Reason for selling: No longer required Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: A terrific streamer- near new, complete with box and manuals. Cables are still wrapped up- only the power cable has been used. Has been updated to the latest firmware and works perfectly. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Further information: Selling my Bluesound node 2 (not the 2i) which has served me well as a streamer, selling to upgrade. Will be shipped in original packaging

Item: Bluesound Node 2 Location: Canberra Price: $750 posted Item Condition: As new condition, unmarked. Reason for selling: NLR, not being used Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: This Node 2 was bought new locally from authorised dealer less than a year ago. Has only been used for 8 months and has been in storage since upgraded 3 months ago. It's in excellent condition which would suit new buyer. It'll come with all accessories and original box. PM me if interested. Pictures:

Further information: Price: $400 Great value for money streamer that is very versatile. I currently have it streaming into a Nuprime DAC and it sounds very good. I did a sideways move to get an All in One box. Photos: Advertisements without photos of the actual item will not be approved.

Item: Bluesound Node 2 Location: Canberra Price: $750 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: NLR Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Selling my Bluesound Node 2 in excellent condition which comes all accessories and original box. Can post Australia wide at buyer's expense. Pictures: