I have a Node 130 and use the USB output to a Denafrips Iris DDC, which then outputs I2S to a Denafrips Pontus II DAC.....it works brilliantly, and the SQ is excellent. No it is not the same as an Aurender N20 or N200, and yes I will upgrade sometime in 2025
If I were in your shoes, I'd send the iFi back, and buy the Denafrips Iris DDC ($550 new, $400 used if you can find one), then use I2S from the Iris to the Tubeadour.