I'm glad you asked this question because the very same one has been on my mind!
I just really got everything figured out with sub and speaker positioning, crossover settings and the like. It really is sounding fantastic now. I have the Node but I am using the built in DAC on my Parasound Integrated which has
- ESS Sabre32 Reference DAC (ES9018K2M)
Now. I see the reasoning given for doing separates and it makes sense. I was researching Streamer DAC combos but they always had features that I don't really need like ripping and storage. I just want something I can put in the chain to give me an improvement on DAC capabilities sound wise. Considering the DAC I have what would anyone say is an improvement over what I have as far as chip set? I've read info on DACs until my eyes crossed!