Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers

@ziggy17 - I went from a Bluesound Vault2i to a Lumin U1 Mini, sent the Lumin back and got the Aries G1 and have enjoyed it. The Vault was a good piece but it pales in comparison to the Auralic 

I have a node 2i going directly into Primaluna Dialogue Premium. 

Will I hear a huge improvement upgrading to any of the higher end streamers mentioned. Also is it recommended to get a dac before the streamer to go to my integrated or streamer directly to integrated is fine?


TIA

For just a little money there is a road to big improvement of the Bluesound Node series. PD Creative makes a plug’n’play internal power board with external supply for the 2i and the new NODE. At about $125 US dollars delivered, anyone with an external DAC needs it yesterday - “It’s not subtle” doesn’t do it justice. My 2i is twice the streamer it was. My new NODE is stunning at it’s cost (IMO). Big words, I know. Have faith. It’s the best return for my money I’ve ever gotten in this God forsaken hobby. Period. All that’s needed is a philips screw driver. The back trim panel is held in place by magnets. Disclaimer - I am not affiliated with nor have anything to gain from PD Creative. I am stoked at getting so much for so little.
NODE > MHDT Orchid DAC> Herron 360 > Pass Xa25 > Acoustic Zen Crescendo II & REL SHO S/5

Wlutke, 

What power supply are you using with the Node?  The upgrade sounds interesting.

rotten1,
I’m using the budget one supplied by Creative (available as a package). It’s a Mean Well like this one:
https://www.alliedelec.com/product/mean-well/gsm40b05-p1j/70462532/
Very inexpensive and widely available from $20 - $25. They also offer an upscale PS but I’ve not heard it. Some say Sbooster is tops.
https://www.sbooster.com/botw-pp-eco-5v-6v/