Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC

I use my node 2i with my Ps Audio direct stream Dac with great results 

Been here...Done all this! First streamer was Andover Songbird. I was totally blown away by the whole experience. I bought a Schiit Mode3+ not knowing that the Songbird actually degrades the bit count when using the optical or digital out.....But strange as it seems, it sounded better. I then moved the Songbird to my offioce and bought a Node2i.......HUGE improvement in SQ even with its own DAC....Hooked to the Modi3+ it sounded a tiny bit better but there was a strange interaction between the two. When a song changed and the resolution changed, there was an audible POP....I called Schiit and they were aware and said get a BitFrost!.....Just a few weeks ago I decided to take advantage of Amazons extended Christmas return policy and bought a Gustard X16.....HOLLY MOLLY! What an improvement! I couldn't believe a DAC to influence the SQ this much....Not sure how much better it would get with a multi thousand $$ DAC....Have I reached diminishing returns? (My equipment...Schiit Freya/ VTA ST120 Dynaco tube/ KEF LS50 Meta) 

I recently moved overseas and my gear is coming in about a week or so. I have the Nodi 2i, but I’ve never hooked it up to a separate DAC.  I now have an audio GD NFB-1S DAC & also the Cambridge Audio DacMagic 2.  Not sure which coax cable I have as a friend gave me one.  I’ll see which DAC I like better and sell the other.  I  also just got an Audiolab 6000CDT for my cd collection.

I have a Bluesound Node 2i and it's been nothing but trouble. When it works, it's find. Trouble is, the software doesn't work well with homes that have mesh internet (basically more than 1 source). Searches take forever (about 45 seconds or more) and frequently have to be repeated to be successful. I use it mostly to stream music from Tidal.

I've had several service calls with Bluesound and they still haven't fixed it - they always suggest resetting the unit and my wifi... and it never works. Look at the reviews in the app store and you'll see that I'm not alone - many others have rated their software as terrible. 

So, if you don't have a mesh router, you'll probably be ok using this product. But if you do, strongly advise looking elsewhere.

Using a PS Audio DirectStream DAC Sr. with my Node 2i. Not gonna change a thing.