@kingbr - treat your Node to an Audio Envy digital cable (USB or RCA)
Also get an Audio envy Power cable for the Node
I found there was a noticeable improvement across tha board by replacing the interconnect and power cables. I connect the Node directly into the amp using high quality OCC Silver interconnect cables
Also upgrade the cables for the Denefrips and you’ll have exceptional sound quality.
You might want to first try changing the cables on the ndoe and take the Denefrips out of the system just to see how much better the Node sounds - you can always add it back later if needed
Regards - Steve