Bluesound node 2 to usb dac


Hi,
 I’m wondering if there’s a way to connect my bluesound node 2 streamer to usb dac? 
Looks like there’s a Pro-jekt MQA decoding dac at a very reasonable price.
it decodes MQA via usb only.
The node has only rca and optical digital out. I already tried the analog out directly to my preamp- the results is very good, but there’s definitely something very unnatural, I would say “unfinished “ in the sound of crash cymbals, which is also there when node is connected to my non MQA dac. Bluesound does the first level of MQA decoding, but I’m not sure it does the full decoding. Anyway, even if it does, the result is not what I expect from MQA. 
I don’t have that cymbal sound “deficiency “ when I stream non-master albums via Tidal with both outboard dac and bluesound node dac.
As you probably guessed, I’m interested in streaming only, at this point I’m not willing to invest in downloading MQA files.
 I’m still not sure if the MQA has bright future and don’t want to spend at least $1700(m2tech young mk ii ) for MQA dac. 
Mytek Brooklyn has options that I don’t need ( phono, etc), PS audio Junior is too expensive. Anyway, both are above the maximum amount of money that I dedicated to this project $1000.
thanks
bakalovb

Showing 1 response by gdnrbob

I was going to recommend the Ayre Codex, and Schiit Gungnir or Yggrsil, but reading your OP, it seems you want an MQA decoding Dac.
For me, I am waiting for the dust to settle before I commit money to this technology. I know some swear to MQA sound reproduction, but I only find it a small upgrade.
B