BS Node + Ares II DAC

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Once the NODE is connected to the Wifi/LAN network, you may key in the IP address of the NODE (192.xxx.xxx.xxx) on the browser (Safari/Chrome/ie/etc) to view the following pages

Home Page

Wifi Configuration

Room Name

Name the NODE streamer appropriately - just in case you have multiple NODE(s) connected to the same network

Configure Music Services

Login to TIDAL

Music Library

- Configure Network shares

- NODE shall index the music collection

Audio Settings

- Select desire Digital Output

- Note that once USB DAC is connected to the NODE, it will be automatically selected as the audio output device. Should you need to use SPDIF (OPT/Coax) output, you need to select 'Default' so that the SPDIF output will be activated

Important: Audio clock trim

- BluOS uses small adjustments to the audio clock to maintain glitch-free audio synchronization. Disable this when using an external DAC that cannot cope with these adjustments.

DENAFRIPS USB Audio V3.12 detected by NODE as soon as the USB input is selected on the DENAFRIPS DAC (USB LED on)

Diagnostic

- You may check the diagnostics status i.e. Wifi strength etc

BluOS APP

Music playback has to be done via a smartphone/tablet. Download BluOS from app-store

Search for NODE player(s)

Select desire Digital Output i.e. USB DAC / SPDIF Output & start playing music :)

System Diagram:

Note:

We highly recommend to use a preamp for the best sound quality. You may consider DENAFRIPS Hestia Preamp

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