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BluOS server with USB out?

I'm using a Node2i as my streamer and just got a new DAC.
The MP D2
https://www.musicalparadise.ca/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61&product_id=97

I'm connected between the 2 with coaxial and there is an audible clicking when shuffling through songs via Qobuz and Spotify.
The designer said USB sounds better with his DAC and that the clicking is only audible via coax.
Therefore I'm looking for a BluOS server that has USB out and can bypass the DAC.
Does it exist?

Reply to my query last night about the issue from the Garry of MP
" If you use coaxial input, your specific player cuts off signals and on very fast when selecting different tracks, the DAC follows it to switch muting relay on/off. I will try to take a look at the firmware source code to find a solution to this compatibility issue. You can use a computer, cell phone or tablet to run  Qobuz and Spotify via USB. USB sounds better than coaxial and don't have this kind of issue."
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That clicking is a technical problem with DACs that has to be addressed with a technical solution by the DAC mfg. This is a problem when switching between sampling frequencies (different tracks have different sample rates) and even worse when switching back and forth to/from DSD.
It is the DAC causing this, not the Bluesound unit. MP needs to get their tech(s) to solve it - likely by adding one or more relays (that seems to be how other mfg's solve this issue). Also should be quiet relays - if they are listening.
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