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Only you HAVE to use an iPad, etc, for control? I could get over that.
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I use a Linux box with Logitech Media Server and Squeezelite. Works great, DSD to PCM, usb 2.0, and as you mentioned phone apps.
Also has web browser interface, so I can always change music while working from a PC.
I don't really miss the touch interface.
Don't know if it replaces a squeezebox touch, I've never had one. But I love, love, love my Bluesound Node 2.Sitting listening to a jazz station as I type. It has all kinds of streaming service links on it; Deezer, Spotify, Tidal, Rhapsody, Tune In etc...
It seems to work great, you just choose the icon for the service you want to stream. On some you put your username and password in or it streams right away. With others like Spotify, you download the app to mange playback of content.
The BluOS ap is excellent. Support is outstanding as well. The Node 2 itself is a very well made and good looking compnent. And the cherry on top is that it sounds fantastic wether I'm streaming or playing from my music library.
It is one of the best purchases I have made. Make sure you check it out. If you have a Best Buy near you, grab one and see if you like it. If not exchange it with no hassles.
Cheers,
Scott
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As I understand it, when you play Spotify it streams from your phone, not the Node 2....The Sound Quality is then at the mercy of your phone.
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You have to have to have Spotify Premium. You chose your payback device (Node 2 in my case) under settings in Spotify from say, your iPad, then you use the Spotify app to manage playback and content. You can also manage the stream bit rate from settings.
I haven't used it in this way yet. I'm enjoying all the free music that's accessible that I haven't been moved to pay for any of the premium services yet.
Sure, but your phone does the actual streaming not the Node 2.... So, as I said you are at the mercy of a phone and of its processes. From the website...""Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify's streaming music library through your Bluesound system via your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription; firmware and app version 1.10.0 or higher)"
So, the Node 2 CANNOT Stream Spotify.
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OK.
LOL!
LOL! Yeah, After more than twelve years hanging around here you'd think I'd fit right in. I'll keep trying.;-)
Cheers,
Scott
I'm enjoying improved audible performance using a Sonore microRendu player which is also headless. That was never an issue since I continue to use the iPeng app (via phone or pad) for control purposes as I did with the Touch. The app also turns either device into a player as well.
The Touch now serves duty in the garage system. :)
Also, I don't think the Node 2 will play Spotify Directly. They mention that you can stream Spotify through your phone and then hook that up to the Node 2.....Yeah Right... I'll stay with LMSFrom the website......
"Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify's streaming music library through your Bluesound system via your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription; firmware and app version 1.10.0 or higher)"
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I would not bother...... The new Raspberry Pi with Digi+ board and using Picoreplayer for less than a $100, will probably sound better. It will let you run squeezelite and appear as another squeezebox on LMS on your network.If your squeezebox touch still works, it will probably also sound better.
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