Blue node 2i vs other devices

I have the 2i and it has been around for awhile.  One might guess a new updated model may be coming out.  Just a guess.

the Node 2i gets listed often ands sell fast...so not much to lose in trying one...and they can also be improved with a better DAC, worth it for Tidal but not Spotify

When the replacement for the 2i comes out, unless there is a substantial increase in price, the resale on the current 2i will nosedive.  True they do not cost that much to start with.  I have a 2i.

Love, love, love my 2i with Qobuz and a nice dedicated DAC. Heaven. For $15 a month, I can listen to almost any piece of music I want...instantly and lossless(ly).

It is my experience and opinion that...having it go into an external DAC...mitigates any real or perceived compromise.

Don’t want to debate or start a flame war....but I believe even an Uber expensive streamer into the same DAC/system would sound identical...it streams bits.

If others disagree....feel free to spend more. The 2i is all I’ll ever need.

Node2i/Qobuz....by far biggest gamechager in my 50 years in this game.