Great Qobuz streamer. Upgrade from Bluesound Node 2

nekoaudio how is the Lumin app with Android devices? I had a Lumin a couple of years ago but couldn’t get the Android app to work very well.  Has it caught up with the Apple app?

LUMIN. I’m delighted with mine. Tidal with it sounds wonderful.  With the LUMIN I have, a good Ethernet cable has been better than any USB I tried— almost a necesssity. . WireWorld makes Cat.  8 Ethernets these days. Look into those as well — they’re another big help

I added a Schiit Gungnir Multibit DAC to my Bluesound Node 2. It’s proven itself to be a very satisfying combination.  

I think it would help to understand the rest of the system and what, if anything, you don’t like about the Node. 

I’m in the upgrade the DAC first camp. Listen to the Benchmark DAC 3 and compare it to those others have recommended. And you’ll be under your budget.