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Jasonovich
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In terms of aesthetics, I like the look of this new Blue Node, never liked the sandwich shaped designs with the controls on the top. This seems to be the contemporary design, possibly started off by masseurs Rose, followed by master Eversolo and the rest followed.
Price wise my cheaper basic Matrix Mini I-4 offers higher DSD resolution and similar features but it is still a niche feature, the ubiquitous FLAC is still king. Though, I like to think, having DSD as an option and it is almost de'facto feature on many of the top brands, people will begin to explore the truly amazing sound of DSD. Still, I need to qualify this and I think you all agree, the over riding factor that defines sound quality is the quality of the recording.
If the outcome is a poorly produced record, DSD won't make it sound better, it could make it sound worse because at the highest possible resolution everything is exposed bare, warts' n' all but if it is recorded right DSD could take you on a glorious trip. Was I thinking LSD when I said that?
The Blue Node has a lovely big screen and looks promising.
Price wise my cheaper basic Matrix Mini I-4 offers higher DSD resolution and similar features but it is still a niche feature, the ubiquitous FLAC is still king. Though, I like to think, having DSD as an option and it is almost de'facto feature on many of the top brands, people will begin to explore the truly amazing sound of DSD. Still, I need to qualify this and I think you all agree, the over riding factor that defines sound quality is the quality of the recording.
If the outcome is a poorly produced record, DSD won't make it sound better, it could make it sound worse because at the highest possible resolution everything is exposed bare, warts' n' all but if it is recorded right DSD could take you on a glorious trip. Was I thinking LSD when I said that?
The Blue Node has a lovely big screen and looks promising.
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