I've also had the Node2 in my main system for a couple of years and been very satisfied.
willemj, I'm looking for a cheaper streaming option for another system and seen you mention Chromcast Audio several times. Can you kindly explain how do you have it configured/connected to your preamp/amp and can you stream Tidal from it? Also, how do you grade its internal DAC as opposed to the DAC in an iphone.Thanks.