Did not know that, thanks.
I have a Wiim Mini + Sabaj A30a, it's a very good sounding combo connected to my Elac Velas BS403.
No doubt that's a worthy alternative, but the Bluesound has the potential benefit of being both a server and a streamer (as does Sonos). That eliminates the need to be running a PC in order to play your local music collection (if you have one). Just plug your external drive into the Edge, or even better, into the file server USB port on your router.
SMSL is the umbrella company for VMV, Loxjie, Sabaj and probably some others I can't quite think of.
Your comment is a bit hard to read. I apologize if english is not your first language and wouldn't judge you for trying. May be wrong about what? I am understanding that you are comparing a low cost power amp to a All in one Network streamer Streamer/DAC/Amp, but maybe I do not understand your point.
Yes amp wise, also if you purchased the Allo boss 2 or whichever one it was Amir reviewed you would get similar performance for under half the cost minus UI
Yes, appear fair that it's about the same range of amplification than what you refer too. The Bluesound Node, which is essentially this without amplification, is only 100$ less than this Power node Edge. It suggest a very low cost Amp section.
Yes I don't know about others, but I can tell you that my 2014 first gen Node is still accepting all firmware and software updates, Is fully supported and function as new. To me that's gold.
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| 2x Dali Rubicon 6C = USD 10,000 1x sound hub + BluOS module + HDMI = USD 2,050 Total: 12,050 OR 2x Dali Rubicon 6C = USD 10,000 1x sound hub compact (no BluOS) = USD 450 Total: 10,450 | 2x Dali Rubicon 8 = USD 10,000 1x Powernode Edge = USD 650 Total: 10,650 |
| Amplifier THD+N = around 0.002% at 1kHz, 1W into 4ohm (upto 0.005% at other frequencies). Loudspeaker THD = unknown, but Rubicon 2 had its highest distortion below 800hz. The additional woofer in Rubicon 6 happens to cross over at 800hz. Based on a design with 88.5dB (2.83V/1m) sensitivity System frequency range: 37-30,000hz Maximum SPL = 110dB (manufacturer's number) | Amplifier THD+N = below 0.004% at 1kHz, 1W into 4ohm. Loudspeaker THD = unknown, but must be lower than Rubicon 6 at lower frequencies and higher volumes. Still much higher than the powernode at 1W I assume. Sensitivity: 90.5dB (2.83V/1m) Nominal Impedance 4 ohms (measured 4.1-19ohms, 10hz-50khz) Frequency Range: 38-34,000hz (however the powernode is -3dB down at 30khz) Maximum SPL = 107dB (my assumption based on 1x50W from powernode edge) |
Cool send one to Amir first. Many are interested in In-Wall speakers
Thanks for this review. I bought a unit after reading this, and it sounds great. It is powering at set of Dali Rubicon 8s in my living room.
In my opinion this combo disrupts my previous system (Dali Rubicon 6C) for stereo use. Because you get very similar features and probably less total harmonic distortion, as well as less dynamic compression for about the same or less total system price.
View attachment 305533 View attachment 305534 2x Dali Rubicon 6C = USD 10,000
1x sound hub + BluOS module + HDMI = USD 2,050
Total: 12,050
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2x Dali Rubicon 6C = USD 10,000
1x sound hub compact (no BluOS) = USD 450
Total: 10,4502x Dali Rubicon 8 = USD 10,000
1x Powernode Edge = USD 650
Total: 10,650Amplifier
THD+N = around 0.002% at 1kHz, 1W into 4ohm (upto 0.005% at other frequencies).
Loudspeaker
THD = unknown, but Rubicon 2 had its highest distortion below 800hz. The additional woofer in Rubicon 6 happens to cross over at 800hz.
Based on a design with 88.5dB (2.83V/1m) sensitivity
System frequency range: 37-30,000hz
Maximum SPL = 110dB (manufacturer's number)Amplifier
THD+N = below 0.004% at 1kHz, 1W into 4ohm.
Loudspeaker
THD = unknown, but must be lower than Rubicon 6 at lower frequencies and higher volumes. Still much higher than the powernode at 1W I assume.
Sensitivity: 90.5dB (2.83V/1m)
Nominal Impedance 4 ohms (measured 4.1-19ohms, 10hz-50khz)
Frequency Range: 38-34,000hz (however the powernode is -3dB down at 30khz)
Maximum SPL = 107dB (my assumption based on 1x50W from powernode edge)
Due to the digital crossover, the C-series needs two amplifiers, and one power supply in each cabinet. I guess the amplifiers also need to be +200W to accommodate for scenarios where the loudspeakers are used outside or similar. This drives up cost. However as I am using the Rubicons in a small room, the powernode offers more power than I will ever need.
I wish the economics stacked up better for Dali. Because at least in theory, digital crossovers should always be superior. Especially if done for all drivers (unlike the 6C and 8C which are both hybrids). Would have loved to see it offered properly with the Dali Kore and Epikore loudspeakers just as a statement.
If I ever get the Epikore 11s, why not power them with the Powernode Edge?
