If you have the budget for it, you should check out the Cary Audio DMS series that begins with DMS-600. I have the original DMS-500 which sounds awesome. They are really leaders in that technology and it works flawlessly and the DAC would be worth the price tag alone. Good luck with your journey.
Streamer Upgrade
I have a modified Bluesound Node 2i with an upgraded power supply board and Terry Pardo power supply. While I am happy with it, I have the upgrade itch! I'm curious if anyone has upgraded from a modded Bluesound Node and what your thoughts are/were? On the TP website, they claim this upgrade brings "it very close to the level of network streamers costing twice as much" which makes me curious as to how big of a jump others experienced. I'm looking at streamer only as I am not interested in units with onboard DAC's. I currently use Roon with a Mac Mini as my Core. My DAC is the Schiit Gungnir MB.
Thanks!
-Will