Beolab 9 using bluesound node (n130)

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very well noted.  Will explore the options and thanks for the recommendations.

A quick update:

 

I borrowed a marantz SR 5006 amp and connected my speakers to the pre-out section of the amp and the results were just as I suspected! The preamp section of the Marantz has better handling/control over my speakers, the sound is more fuller and very detailed.

In  some instances i could not believe I was listening to the same speaker set. 

in conclusion the node does not drive my speakers optimally and by the time i reach max volume on the node, only now the speakers are starting to open up. I tempted to  get newer marantz amp with phono, preamp and streaming services inbuilt ie Tidal/Qobuz.

Regards,

 

KM

A quick update:

 

I borrowed a marantz SR 5006 amp and connected my speakers to the pre-out section of the amp and the results were just as I suspected! The preamp section of the Marantz has better handling/control over my speakers, the sound is more fuller and very detailed.

In  some instances i could not believe I was listening to the same speaker set. 

in conclusion the node does not drive my speakers optimally and by the time i reach max volume on the node, only now the speakers are starting to open up. I tempted to  get newer marantz amp with phono, preamp and streaming services inbuilt ie Tidal/Qobuz.

Regards,

 

KM

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