we would recommend looking at a 432 evo for a number of reasons
one we easily better a node:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/upgraded-from-node-to-432-evo-aeon-music-server-and-its-another-world-s#:~:text=I%20recently%20upgraded%20from%20a,background%2C%20bass%20articulation%20and%20impact.
second we are very well received by the press:
We better the aurender n20 there is a post here of a n20 user who brought over his n20band preferred the 432evo.
we did a shoot out against a $25k Innous statement and the Aeon sounded just as good.
We are modular and upgradable. platform we allow upgrading from model to model and can be improved when new parts become available..
2023 Editors’ Choice: Best Music Servers Under $10,000 - The Absolute Sound
Dave and Troy
audio Intellect NJ
US importers 432evo Music servers