My goal for adding an external DAC is open soundstage, better melodical definition and clearer instrumentation separation. Not necessarily clinical but more toward tube sound.
best SQ improvement DAC under $1000 to pair with Bluesound Node 2i
I found myself streaming more often than analog. Although, I will listen to vinyl occasionally, Streaming has great benefits. I have a Node 2i for 6 months now. Want to improve SQ as closest to analog as possible. Unfortunately, my budget tops at $1000. I would like to ask audiophiles who have the Node 2i which DAC has given you the best improvement over the Node 2i.