• Blue Sound Node 2i Deezer Hifi Wireless
• Bluesound Node 2i Streamer
• Blue Sound Node 2i Deezer Hifi Receiver

That is correct, Bluesound does support Deezer Hi-Fi. Comment actions Permalink. Shuja Naqvi January 05, 2018 07:33; Please guide me as how to stream Deezer HiFi to my node 2. Comment actions Permalink. Product Support Manager January 05, 2018 13:30. Node 2i: The Bluesound Node 2i network streaming player lets you add BluOS high-resolution.

Unlock a world of streaming. Settle for nothing less than studio master quality sound. Bluesound is compatible with just about any audio file imaginable including loss-less FLAC, WAV and MQA up to 24bit/192kHz. THE POWERNODE 2i. Alan Jones of HiFI Buys talks about the 3rd generation Bluesound Node 2i and all the great things it does. Visit to learn more! WIFI YOUR HIFI The NODE 2i has enhanced dual band Wi-Fi which provides best-in-class performance even in crowded airspace. With state-of-the-art Bluetooth ® aptX ® HD, the NODE 2i can easily support 24-bit streaming directly from your phone or tablet, as well as transmit studio-quality music to Bluetooth headphones and speakers. High-end DAC technology built into every Bluesound Player allows the NODE 2i.

The latest version of the Bluesound wireless multi-room hi-res music streamer is a delight to use and sounds terrific

Blue Sound Node 2i Deezer Hifi Wireless

Intro

Although its predecessor frequently received good ratings from numerous reviewers, it could never really convince us, but when we read that ‘What Hi-Fi magazine’ rewarded the latest version of the Bluesound Node, the 2i, with 5 stars, our curiosity in this NAD related streamer got aroused again and we decided to order one, for review purposes.

Features

Bluesound Node 2i Streamer

The Node 2i wireless streamer is part of Bluesound’s multi-room family and is, in our view, the most appealing Bluesound product on offer. The long list of specifications includes a 32-bit/192kHz DAC, RCA, coaxial, optical and subwoofer outputs, plus physical inputs for optical, analogue and USB-A alongside wi-fi, Bluetooth aptX HD and AirPlay2. Furthermore, Bluesound has upgraded this version with dual-band wi-fi, Apple AirPlay2, an faster processor and two-way Bluetooth, so you can use wireless headphones via the BluOS 3.0 app.

Sound Quality

We have tested the Node 2i in combination with a ‘Rega Elex-R’ integrated amplifier connected to ‘B&W 685S2’ speakers and to a ‘Marantz KI Pearl Lite’ integrated amplifier connected to ‘Q Acoustics Concept 20’ speakers. In both setups we compared the Node 2i to a Marantz NA8005 network player as well as to a Yamaha CD-N500. Unfortunately, we did not have an older version of the Bluesound Node at hand, but in our opinion the sound seems to have improved considerably, so much even that the sound quality now nearly equals the Marantz. The latter still sounds bigger, more balanced and offers slightly better separation between the stereo channels, but the air is already much thinner than as it was with the second generation Bluesound. The Bluesound control app, on the other hand, clearly outperforms both the Marantz and the Yamaha.

Conclusion

Blue Sound Node 2i Deezer Hifi Receiver

The new Bluesound Node 2i is a clear step up from its previous generation, offering loads of features and an improved sound quality, touching the levels of network players nearly twice its price, add in the extremely user-friendly interface and we can undoubtedly recommend this to anyone looking for a network player within the $500, – range.