How are most audiophiles going from streamers to DACS


USB a to b, , Coax, or Optical ? what's the better one ?   I have a Node 2I and a Denafrips ares 2 dac thats  in transit , what is everyone using for audio ? not brands of cable just format what way is better for streaming High rez music ?
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This really depends on the equipment you are using.  Since the node currently doesn't have a USB output, you are likely goin to have to settle on digital coax which will likely be your best performer.    

That being said, it really depends on the gear.  If I was using Chord gear, BNC will outperform any other input.  If you are running Rockna, I2S is the best input but if not available, next best is AES and I have customers whoe report "glorious" performance between say the Bricasti M5 and the Rockna Wavelight via AES.  

There is no universal truth on this one.  The gear matters.