For the most part, people who start with the Aries 2 end up moving up the line. If it were my money, I'd start with a Pontus 2 and be happy for a long time.
I initially ran my BS Node 3 with a Venus 2 and it was great for what it was.
Has Anyone Compared the DAC On a Bluesound NODE 3rd Gen to a Separate DAC?
The Gen 3 NODE has an upgraded DAC. Just wondering what differences there might be in a separate DAC.