I was wondering about this as well, it's only about 55%/400€ more expensive. Is it "50%" better or a night and day difference? "A different class" would suggest the latter, good to know as it might be worth an upgrade in such case. Or prove the better buy for those who are cross shopping a streamer/dac for around 1000€.
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel You are absolutely right Hans, and it was not my intention to be insensitive about the value of money. I apologize to any who read my comment and took offense. I appreciated the video you linked. It’s been a long journey, the room is now treated, and my system is now so good and well set up that I got an appreciable upgrade in clarity by placing my Node on a small cutting board with moongel underneath (thanx for the tip). Also, I really love how it sounds. My whole body reacts to the music when it’s good, making me think I have some very good synergy going on. Or at least for classical which I listen to mostly (it used to be metal, what happened….). If I interpreted your video ”What is the best DAC?” correctly, I would likely be able to appreciate a step up in DAC, but I have to find out myself if it’s better or just different. This hit home with me, thank you. For anyone interested (in regard to the hunt for synergy), my setup now consists of the following: Bluesound Node (n130) Denon PMA 1700ne, run in analog mode 2 Quad S2 AudioPro Sub Focus, connected via high-level input (it’s a very old sub but it hasn’t exploded yet) QED Silver Anniversary XT speaker cables Supra DAC-X rca cables AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 power supply IKEA cutting boards, moongel Panels from GIK and t.akustik PS. About your note about rather having too little room treatment than too much, I fully agree know what you mean. Have a great day, and thank you for all the videos!
Thank you for uploading this video. I’ve been intrigued by this unit for quite time. How does it stack up against Lumin D1 just in sound quality department? Thank you for a reply in advance.
Nice review once again. Thanks for that. The Limetree is in a different class than the Node. But what about Node + sBooster upgrade (or PD Creative) versus Limetree with stock SMPS? In this case price is comparable. Which has the edge do you think? Thanks.
Good call! But I don't dare to conclusively answer that since I can't put them side to side. On the other hand, I think both will bring you listening pleasure even is they would differ 10% in sound quality.
I first watched your review for the Limetree Bridge since I was looking for a replacement for Allo Digione Player. After that also got enthusiastic about the Limetree Network II player, which received many very positive reviews. That initiated some doubts: I use the Allo in combination with Metrum Musette DAC and very happy with it. But time has not stood still and I am wondering if the DAC part in the ultramodern Network II is comparable with my Musette. Simply put: should I go for the Bridge + Musette or just go the Limetree Network player II? Thanks for your fantastic videos and help! (Croft amplifier+ Falcon L3/5 speakers + mainly streaming music from Deezer)
I watched almost all of them. Is it that a seperate DAC is always better? Or have I missed something? Your answer would be highly appreciated as I really do not know what to do...@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
Hello hans, i love your videos, i have a question for you, i want a machin that can play my local sacd .iso files and send it to my korg ds dac100 for converting, do you any advice???
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thanks for your reply, Will you recommend swapping my ifi zen stream with the limetree bridge 2 in terms of sound quality increasment
I may be using the wrong terminology here but I though the sound was a little bit on the thin side perhaps? Lacked a little bit of that fullness/body? While as you say imaging was very satisfying. What do you think Hans? Love your channel btw!
This is a great device , but there’s one thing it won’t do and that is play downloaded aiff files from Qobuz and that is because they are .aif files so if you have a lot of them as I do you’d better prepare yourself for doing file conversions.
Hi Hans , yes you are right it does play aiff files , and it plays those files from High Res Audio and HD Tracks but it won’t play files from Qobuz because they are .aif files and if I try and play one the Limetree gets locked into trying to play it and if you’re not quick the only way out is by powering off. I’ve notified Lindemann , I think they’re working on it , I purchased this in August ‘22 . I’ve now commenced file conversion to aiff which is not hard but sometimes artwork is a pain in the proverbial .
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Well done! Excellent review & video. Thanks Hans!
Thanks!
I like what you do my friend. One of the best and most honest.
Thanks
Thanks for the review! Very happy with my Network (version 1) but even more pleased with the Bridge II + Topping D70s in my second setup 👍👍
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this video. I'm wondering though why there was no comparison to the Bluesound Node that you are also pretty familiar with?
It’s in a different class
I was wondering about this as well, it's only about 55%/400€ more expensive. Is it "50%" better or a night and day difference? "A different class" would suggest the latter, good to know as it might be worth an upgrade in such case. Or prove the better buy for those who are cross shopping a streamer/dac for around 1000€.
There is no absolute truth. It depends on how you value money, how good your stereo is and so on. Watch th-cam.com/video/EykkzxUstL4/w-d-xo.html
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel You are absolutely right Hans, and it was not my intention to be insensitive about the value of money. I apologize to any who read my comment and took offense.
I appreciated the video you linked.
It’s been a long journey, the room is now treated, and my system is now so good and well set up that I got an appreciable upgrade in clarity by placing my Node on a small cutting board with moongel underneath (thanx for the tip). Also, I really love how it sounds. My whole body reacts to the music when it’s good, making me think I have some very good synergy going on. Or at least for classical which I listen to mostly (it used to be metal, what happened….).
If I interpreted your video ”What is the best DAC?” correctly, I would likely be able to appreciate a step up in DAC, but I have to find out myself if it’s better or just different. This hit home with me, thank you.
For anyone interested (in regard to the hunt for synergy), my setup now consists of the following:
Bluesound Node (n130)
Denon PMA 1700ne, run in analog mode 2
Quad S2
AudioPro Sub Focus, connected via high-level input (it’s a very old sub but it hasn’t exploded yet)
QED Silver Anniversary XT speaker cables
Supra DAC-X rca cables
AudioQuest PowerQuest 2 power supply
IKEA cutting boards, moongel
Panels from GIK and t.akustik
PS. About your note about rather having too little room treatment than too much, I fully agree know what you mean.
Have a great day, and thank you for all the videos!
Thank you for uploading this video. I’ve been intrigued by this unit for quite time.
How does it stack up against Lumin D1 just in sound quality department?
Thank you for a reply in advance.
I have not reviewed the Lumin so I can't say.
Nice review once again. Thanks for that. The Limetree is in a different class than the Node. But what about Node + sBooster upgrade (or PD Creative) versus Limetree with stock SMPS? In this case price is comparable. Which has the edge do you think? Thanks.
Good call! But I don't dare to conclusively answer that since I can't put them side to side. On the other hand, I think both will bring you listening pleasure even is they would differ 10% in sound quality.
I first watched your review for the Limetree Bridge since I was looking for a replacement for Allo Digione Player. After that also got enthusiastic about the Limetree Network II player, which received many very positive reviews.
That initiated some doubts: I use the Allo in combination with Metrum Musette DAC and very happy with it. But time has not stood still and I am wondering if the DAC part in the ultramodern Network II is comparable with my Musette. Simply put: should I go for the Bridge + Musette or just go the Limetree Network player II? Thanks for your fantastic videos and help!
(Croft amplifier+ Falcon L3/5 speakers + mainly streaming music from Deezer)
Please watch my reviews.
I watched almost all of them. Is it that a seperate DAC is always better? Or have I missed something? Your answer would be highly appreciated as I really do not know what to do...@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel
Hello hans, i love your videos, i have a question for you, i want a machin that can play my local sacd .iso files and send it to my korg ds dac100 for converting, do you any advice???
I know of no deck that can play sacd and send that digital signal to an external DAC.
Hi Hans, great review
Which one of limetree network 2 and bridge 2 will fit best with Roksan attessa amp?
I don't know your amp so it's hard to say.
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel thanks for your reply,
Will you recommend swapping my ifi zen stream with the limetree bridge 2 in terms of sound quality increasment
I may be using the wrong terminology here but I though the sound was a little bit on the thin side perhaps? Lacked a little bit of that fullness/body? While as you say imaging was very satisfying. What do you think Hans? Love your channel btw!
A stereo chain is as strong as the weakest link, maybe one re more ‘links’ are weaker than the Lindemann
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel have you ever had a chance to listen to musicbook series?
Sorry, no
Will you be doing review of the limetree bridge 2 soon
It's not in the direct planning. I did review the original Bridge (th-cam.com/video/MFKOXTEcntM/w-d-xo.html)
@@TheHansBeekhuyzenChannel yes i saw that review and its was great very detailed,
Hope you will review the bridge 2 soon 👌
no coax out, ouch!
If you want coax out, buy the Limiter bridge. That is specially made for external DACs
thanks i just saw it, however no USB output.
@@xstensl8823 I agree. Where is the USB output on the Limetree bridge?
This is a great device , but there’s one thing it won’t do and that is play downloaded aiff files from Qobuz and that is because they are .aif files so if you have a lot of them as I do you’d better prepare yourself for doing file conversions.
I don’t know what went wrong on your side but it does play AIFF.
Hi Hans , yes you are right it does play aiff files , and it plays those files from High Res Audio and HD Tracks but it won’t play files from Qobuz because they are .aif files and if I try and play one the Limetree gets locked into trying to play it and if you’re not quick the only way out is by powering off. I’ve notified Lindemann , I think they’re working on it , I purchased this in August ‘22 . I’ve now commenced file conversion to aiff which is not hard but sometimes artwork is a pain in the proverbial .
Sorry slight mistake ProStudioMasters , not HighResAudio don’t think do they AIFF.