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What few people noticed when upgrading from BluOS 3 to 4.x is the fundamentally new architecture of the OS, which now provides, among other things, 'Increased maximum group size to 60 players'.
If all these innovations are now combined, surround material from the new Lenbrook streaming service could soon be transmitted wirelessly to the BluOS devices in an unprecedentedly scalable form and quality. Currently, only a maximum of 4.2 surround is possible with BluOS.
Btw, there will also be headphones that support MQA Airia in the future.
From seeing previous MQA posts here, they'll need to overcome considerable skepticism of that brand. I currently own the Node N130 and owned the NAD M33, so I'm not a hater of the BluOS product line. I think Node I, II, II & IV would have been much less confusing than the half dozen different model names and numbers that Marshall struggled with. They're betting that they can sell it to more customers who don't know the history of MQA, than those who know it and are dubious of a hardware line that touts a previously failed MQA promise.
I can't wait for the reviews of this streamer to arrive. I'm hesitating between three products to upgrade my vintage setup.
Wiim Ultra, this bluesound node and eversolo dmp a8.
Bluesound seems to be in the sweet spot in terms of pricing for me but i need to see the first test to see if it's good and then I will go to my local dealer that sells this brand and not wiim or eversolo. I'm kinda worried about the touch screen at the top it could fail easy maybe. But it sure looks nice and has a good headphone output not like the eversolo :/
Let’s try our very best to not allow this thread about a new Bluesound Streamer to slide into derailing conversation about MQA. To mention or confirm that it supports MQA is fine. But if you want to hash out what value, if any, MQA presents please start a separate thread for that purpose. Just the mere mention of MQA can cause a thread to self destruct. So we are pleading with you to please take further examination of this topic to a separate thread.
Thank you for your cooperation, understanding and support.
I agree with you when it comes to the MQA file format. When it comes to the new MQA Labs technologies, for the first time in a new product, you should be allowed to discuss this here.
MQA Labs' groundbreaking QRONO d2a technology further refines DAC performance by correcting timing errors during digital-to-analogue conversion, ensuring the timing response aligns perfectly with the original recording for an authentic listening experience.
I have no idea what MQA is (and whether it is used by Eversolo and Wiim) but if it is a potential thorn and could impact the performance of this model and similar ones I would like to see it discussed here or at least a good heads up given on how it could impact the relative performance of different players
It can be assumed that Bluesound/(NAD) will not degrade their devices with the new MQA Labs technologies. After all, there should be an improvement over the previous generations.
Very interesting option.. all I need is roon and a digital input for my turntable with waxwing phono stage. Getting Dirac into my turntable setup would definitely be nice!
Quick question because I can't find the answer online, if a plug a turntable on RCA in will the sound will be digitized before the output ? Or like the eversolo dmp a8 it will not ? That's the main thing i'm hesitating with, because what's the point of listening to a record if it gets digitized ?
It can be assumed that Bluesound/(NAD) will not degrade their devices with the new MQA Labs technologies. After all, there should be an improvement over the previous generations.
