Bluesound Node 2i as Tidal transport over WiFi

[Taz777]

Does anyone have experience of the Bluesound Node 2i as a Tidal streaming device over WiFi? Will it stream Hi-Res audio over 2GHz or 5GHz WiFi networks without issues?

 

I'm looking at ways to avoid having to use my mobile phone for Tidal.

[Liam]

Does for me on Qobuz over 2ghz. 65Mbps broadband up to 24/192.  It also does MQA which will be of interest to Tidal users like yourself.  The App works great on Qobuz and glitch free operation.  I used a MAC mini before and spent on all the usual apps to improve sound and Dirac, but wouldn't go back.  I did some tests and prefer to use the internal dac in the Node 2i and feed my amp with diy Deulund interconnects.

 

I did not hear the original Bluesound Node 2, but it has been reported that the 2i has brought sound improvements with some circuit redesign.