Bluesound mode not really cutting it

I would change out the preamp , DACs are pretty good nowadays.  A great preamp makes a big difference in my experience. 

I really like my CA CXN 100 which is a major step up from the Node.  I use the AirPlay and Chromecast features quite a bit.  They have just released a new streamer with a better DAC which you probably won’t need and an HDMI ARC, which you might use.  

Innous Pulse Mini is a good-sounding and well-performing device. If you come from something like BlueSound Node, you should be able to notice a considerable uplift in performance that justifies its price tag. While I can find more accomplished digital streamers at this price, it’s not that easy to find a better DAC implementation.

+1 CXN100 or its budgetary ed. MXN10

https://www.stereophile.com/content/cambridge-audio-mxn10-streamer150da-processor#:~:text=(A%20Black%20Edition%20of%20the,in%20the%20January%202024%20issue.)

I have some experience with the BSNode.  It was IMO "unresolving".

I have tried a few different streamers and under 2K my favorite (for now) is a PS Audio AirLens. I was skeptical about it's claims but their return policy made me willing to give it a try.  I kept it :)