I would get a Node Nano. They are only $300 and Bluesound claims that the streaming portion is improved over older models. I used to have a Node 2i and those are still selling for about $250 so I was considering buying used. Their support is great and they seemed sincere that I would be better off getting the Nano. I don't use the internal DAC and think you should make plans to add a separate one as well. Live with the Node's internal DAC while you figure out that piece of the puzzle. I looked up the NAD and even at a great price, it doesn't make sense to add an integrated to an integrated. I assume your Mc is the MA352...I don't know Mc well but that is the only 352 I found. Good luck
Bluesound icon vs Nad c700
I currently have a McIntosh 352 which I plan to use with either of these setups. I am looking for a streamer for my digital playback that I can use tidal/ roon ect. The new icon seems to fit what I am looking for but I found a Nad c 700 in my local area for sale for a great price. It has preouts so I believe I could feed it into my McIntosh and use it in the same way. At this time I wouldn’t be utilizing its power side but it’s nice to know it has it. Any reason not to get the nad (especially since I can get it for a lot less ) ?
Powering a set of b&w 703s if it matters