signal path
NODE (N132)
streamer
1 rca → line in
M20
speakers
2 rca → sub in
QB12
subwoofer
shared system
Bluesound NODE (N132)streamer
Q Acoustics M20speakers
Q Acoustics QB12subwoofer
connection plan
the cables
1 NODE (N132) → M20line
Stereo interconnect
NODE (N132): Audio out (uses internal DAC) → M20: AUX in (RCA or 3.5mm) (any line/aux input)
Our pick for your systemour pickQED Connect RCA (phono to phono) 0.75–3 m pair £12.95 RRP
The right match for a system at this level: properly made and correctly specified for the job.A step upQED Performance Audio Graphite 0.6–3 m pair £35 RRP
A worthwhile step up in shielding and construction, on a system that will show the difference.The aspirational choiceChord Company C-line 2RCA to 2RCA 1 m pair £75 RRPWhat Hi-Fi? Award — Best analogue interconnect under £50, 2021
The aspirational choice: reference cable for when the rest of the system earns it.
The right match for a system at this level: properly made and correctly specified for the job.A step upQED Performance Audio Graphite 0.6–3 m pair £35 RRP
A worthwhile step up in shielding and construction, on a system that will show the difference.The aspirational choiceChord Company C-line 2RCA to 2RCA 1 m pair £75 RRPWhat Hi-Fi? Award — Best analogue interconnect under £50, 2021
The aspirational choice: reference cable for when the rest of the system earns it.
There is insufficient evidence to prefer either DAC implementation for sound quality. An analogue connection uses the NODE (N132)'s DAC; a digital connection uses the M20's DAC. Chip specifications alone do not establish which complete path performs better. The connection shown is a practical wiring choice, not a sound-quality ranking.
verified with manufacturer documentation
2 M20 → QB12sub-line
Single subwoofer interconnect
M20: Sub out → QB12: Line level input (LFE)
Our pick for your systemour pickQED Connect subwoofer cable 3–6 m pair £22.96 RRP
The right match for a system at this level: properly made and correctly specified for the job.A step upChord Company C-sub 1RCA to 1RCA 1 m pair £62.5 RRP
A worthwhile step up in shielding and construction, on a system that will show the difference.The aspirational choiceAtlas Cables Element Achromatic X Subwoofer 2 m pair £83 RRP
The aspirational choice: reference cable for when the rest of the system earns it.
The right match for a system at this level: properly made and correctly specified for the job.A step upChord Company C-sub 1RCA to 1RCA 1 m pair £62.5 RRP
A worthwhile step up in shielding and construction, on a system that will show the difference.The aspirational choiceAtlas Cables Element Achromatic X Subwoofer 2 m pair £83 RRP
The aspirational choice: reference cable for when the rest of the system earns it.
verified with manufacturer documentation
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