I have a node 2I and bought a used Benchmark DAC2 HGC from a member here and am very pleased. Just my 2 cents.
Best DAC for my system?
Thinking I would like to add an outboard DAC to my system. I have Forte IIIs, McIntosh MC2105, McIntosh MX119 and I use a Bluesound Node2 for streaming. What would be best options in the $500 range? Or do I need to spend more on the DAC to make enough improvement over the Node2 DAC? Thanks....