@lanrmack - you could try putting good cables on your Node 2i
Granted, this IS NOT a cheap solution, but it migrates nicely to the next streaming device you buy and you DO NOT have to dive into the guts of your NODE 2i to apply it.
I have the Node 2i and have built these power and interconnect cables, which provides exceptional results - very noticeable.
My Audio Alchemy (image99.net)
The improvements exceeded my expectations and has continued to improve as I have updated the power and interconnect cables with different wires/insulations
You may like to read this thread for the opinions of others that use these cables in preference to some very established brands...
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling.
I also have these cables on the PowerNode 2 and the Pulse Mini and the improvements were exceptional
Just another approach to your problem
Regards - Steve
Granted, this IS NOT a cheap solution, but it migrates nicely to the next streaming device you buy and you DO NOT have to dive into the guts of your NODE 2i to apply it.
I have the Node 2i and have built these power and interconnect cables, which provides exceptional results - very noticeable.
My Audio Alchemy (image99.net)
The improvements exceeded my expectations and has continued to improve as I have updated the power and interconnect cables with different wires/insulations
You may like to read this thread for the opinions of others that use these cables in preference to some very established brands...
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling.
I also have these cables on the PowerNode 2 and the Pulse Mini and the improvements were exceptional
Just another approach to your problem
Regards - Steve