Where do you go after a BlueSound Node 2i?

The Node 2i is one of the great values in audio right now, I think. I ran mine to an MHDT Labs Orchid and it sounded fantastic. I was wanting to simplify and I had bought a Naim Supernait 2 and found a great deal on one of their last gen DAC/Streamer, the ND5 XS. I compared to the Node/Orchid combo and felt the Naim sounded better so I sold the Node and Orchid. I think the Node is a great starter and being able to add an outboard DAC when budget allows is a nice feature.

Yes @mrklas, I am using the C49 as my DAC.  So my question was: Is the M50.2 a better sounding streamer than the Node 2i since the M50.2 has no DAC.  I believe this is a question that is in line with the OP's original question of "Where to go now".  Thanks.

@b_limo I appreciate the acknowledgement and understand the situation. I also pulled the trigger quickly when Mytek came out with their MYTEK2020RELIEF special on the Manhattan ($300 discount + free network card + 10% donation as explained above). Supporting small business is more important to me than buying domestic though I’d want to do my research prior to buying from China. Michal at Mytek has been extremely responsive - I usually get an answer to my emails from him within a few minutes - even after hours. Not sure when the man sleeps. 
Hope you enjoy your Gungir. I’ll be interested the hear your thoughts. 

Another vote for the Topping D90 via coax from the Node 2i. Sounds great.

But I'll take this another direction. If you want a different, better interface for your Node, think about Roon. I only have a few digital albums on a hard drive, but with Qobuz or Tidal it's truly enhanced music discovery. They have a two week free trial period. I'm listening to more, new music music of all genres than ever. Even though I have not "ripped" a bunch of my old CDs (yet), I'm finding great value in the service. 

I use a Node 2 and as suggested multiple times in this thread connect it to an external higher end dac, in my case a Schiit YGGDRASIL.  What ever DAC you chose to go with make sure its upgrade-able.