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For what it’s worth I upgraded from a Node N130 to an Innuos Zen Mk3 streamer with a Holo Audio Cyan 2 DAC.  I like the Sense app Innuos uses best.  it works better with Qobuz than BluOs in my experience.  I just use the equipment in one setup so I don’t use for multi room connections.  I have multiple Sonos systems in the house for multi room connections. 

I don’t have personal experience with the icon. I have the node and node 2i. 
I didn’t do a direct comparison. The node is used as a streamer only and the 2i is used with the internal dac on the patio. 
I hear a lot of talk about upgrading the streamer. One video from moon audio suggests the streamer is about 30% and the dac is 70% of the sound. I’d think if you’re looking for sound improvement you would have to go up to a much more expensive streamer and probably the upstream internet line. 
I myself am looking at other areas to improve. 
That’s not to say the streamer doesn’t matter. 

The British Audiophile does YouTube reviews.  He did a recap of his favorite products of 2024 and ranked the Bluesound Node Nano very highly for sound quality. It's only $299.

https://youtu.be/5z1jZ9I6tNM?si=ehh8jXOH5iWXNxac

I am a 3-system Bluesound user as well.  It would be nice if Bluesound stepped-up their game and offered a product just under the the Innuos Zen Mk3/ Aurender N200 level.  Featuring i2s connectivity would make it very attractive.

What is I2S ?

I too am hoping Bluesound will come out with a Higher end streamer only product.