Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!

I’ve tried different interconnects - sound is a weee bit better, I’ve also switched between toslink and coax digital outs. No difference.

weirdly enough if I airplay to the BN the highs are dialed down but you lose resolution.

it’s almost like there’s a slight metallic sheen to the music. 

My Node 2i feeding Tidal to a Bel Canto DAC3 has none of the boosted treble you describe, I find the sound very balanced and completely enjoyable.

Could be a defective unit. 

Something weird is going on....  my Vault 2i ( pretty much the same as Node) was connected to a NAD M51 and it sounded fantastic.   I would do a hard reset on the Node.  The BS / M51 combo was very balanced top to bottom.    Subterranean bass and smooth on top.   It should sound great with that DAC.