I have a BS Node (2021) going to a Denafrips Pontus.
before that I had a Chord Qutest with a Teddy Pardo Linear Power Supply.
Sold the Qutest when I got Pontus and put the TP LPS on my Node. That made a big positive impact!
Dont listen to those who bash the Node as a stand-alone streamer. The DAC…?…yes, it is just so-so and most here use a dedicated DAC. ButI chose Node over Lumin and others BecuAse:
1. Good interface
2. Can use it via Wifi (and Ethernet)
3. Has Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2 (for legacy Apple Music) and Bluetooth APTx (for guests and wife!)
4. good price point
5. great looking
6. app works with very limited bugs!