Bluesound Node 2 vs. Node (2021)

Thanks to everyone for the input!

@jjss49: Yes!  I have been very impressed with the Hegel H190/Maggie 1.7i' pairing.  Thanks much for the suggestions.  I do not yet have a power supply for the Chord but it's on my list.  Do you have a favorite for say under $500?  SBooster as @nwres suggests?

Also a good point about being able to utilize a USB connection between a new Node 3 and the Qutest.  Although I'd have to ditch my nice new Transparent coaxial cable.

Now the question s which to do first.

I am using an older Node2 in a second system, no external DACI heard the 2021 Node at a dealer and was mighty impressed .  I believe it would be an upgrade if you weren’t using the Chord, but since I have never heard the Chord I can’t say anything definitive.

Can someone who is using the new Node confirm that usb out actually works now?  I've recieved mixed reports.  

Thanks, Marco

I just switched from the Node first generation to the latest Node and the difference to me was a more relaxed presentation l