Bluesound Node (2021) PS upgrade to Teddy Pardo; is it worth it?

@curiousjim 

PD currently doesn’t have a power supply for the US

I was planning on upgrading my node 2i using the PD Creative "Bluesound Node 2 & 2i upgrade kit – super low noise PSU + interface".  Did PD Creative tell you that the PSU above will not work in the US?

Thanks in advance

@painter24 

It'll be interesting to hear about your experience installing the PD and your opinion regarding the improvements it brings.

I am going to order one, did you buy it directly though the Polish PD website or is there a US distributer?

Thanks in advance

@painter24 

Thank you for the follow up.  I am also using an external DAC with my 2i.  I know there has been some discussion regarding if the power supply upgrade is just as effective if using an external versus the built in DAC but never saw any conclusions. 

I am in the U.S. and as far as I can tell the order should be made through the Polish website. 

As your unit burns in feel free to write about further improvements.  You do think the improvements were worth the reasonable cost of the power supply upgrade?

Thanks

Sounds like a winner and I am going to go ahead and order one today.  Have a great day.

@malibu457

you can buy a complete package PSU and regulator board for the 2i far cheaper then the $575 that TP is asking.

Would you mind specifying the model and seller of the above upgrade PSU and regulator board that you are referring to?  Hopefully it works with the 2i. Thanks

Also, can someone describe the benefits, if any, that are achieved by using a Toslink Optical cable between the Node and external DAC?  Is there much of an improvement over using a quality Coax?