After about 20 hours of run time in a an A/B comparison the new Icon DAC section is much improved over last gneration NODE, However little SQ improvement if using an external DAC (Marantz Ruby SACD with matching Ruby integrated amp, T+A 300 speakers, and Rel S510). The display and build quality for the Icon are nice. The Teddy Pardo power supply I installed on the NODE is a better buy for quality IMO.
Bluesound Node Icon
I currently use Bluesound products because of their multiroom capabilities.
In my main system I have a bluesound node N130 hooked up to a Mcintosh D1100 preamp dac.
Thinking about buying the new Node Icon but I would be by-passing the built in dual dacs so I am not sure if there is any reason to upgrade to the ICON?
If anyone knows the new ICON and can give me some advice I would appreciate it.