I was able to hear it clearly only after maxing my phone volume. Is this to do with grounding of the preamp? or something else? Any feedback would be appreciated. When I played a song stored on the phone, the volume was too low. Fair enough but I am a bit confused, what does a Preamp have that the Node 2i does not? How do you define what a Preamp is then? What is the risk of connecting a Node 2i to a M22 directly via RCA? Or is this just a traditional thing that you need a big preamplifier for a big amplifier? I can’t figure out what the reasoning is. He warned me not to do that for too long, as I’d need a proper Preamp, he was warning me that the Node 2i is not a Preamp. Whilst I was on the phone to the guy from the audio store, whilst purchasing the Node 2i I asked about connecting the Node 2i to an NAD M22 as an example. Press 'Add device', select the target device, give permission on the target device, then press 'Connect' Available devices No available devices Add device 2. Audio power amplifiers are found in all manner of sound systems including. So in future I’m looking at buying a high end power amp I can plug some RCA cables into and use some different bits of kit. An audio power amplifier (or power amp) is an electronic amplifier that amplifies low-power. As I’ve had the CXA80 for years I want to try a few different DAC’s etc. configurable Light and Dark skins included. Poweramp 3rd party preset packs are supported too. visualizations.milk presets and spectrums are supported. However in future I’m looking at upgrading to a high end power amplifier. In some cases, equalizer should be enabled in the player app settings. So far we created Poweramp alarm clock app and Mornings. We were founded in 2016 in order to pursue our dream - to create mobile apps that make people happy. I just recently purchased a Bluesound Node 2i to use with my CXA80 integrated amp. Just noticed that when looking at the tone/volume screen, Mono is listed just to the left of the balance control, top left. You can customize different volume and vibration settings About Music Alarms.