Just installed a bluesound node 2i , quality not so good

I just received my new 2i yesterday. I already have a 2. So,as a little test, set up 2i via analog outputs. I listened to a couple of songs. I thought it sounded really good. Then I ran it through my DAC, played the same songs. I noticed better detail. The biggest thing I noticed was much,much larger soundstage,as well as better defined 3D soundstage. 

2i sounds great on my system.

IMHO the Bluesound products weakest link has always been its onboard DAC.
The single ended analog outputs leave a lot to be desired for a serious music system.
Even a $250 DAC will yield benefits but has to have toslink or coax input as no USB digital output on the 2i.

Good luck and stay safe

You know, listen to the music dude.  

Just a question. On a brand new Node 2i running analog out,is there a burn in time where the sound might open up? I was thinking about this when I did my quick comparison.