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Streaming: From MacBook Pro to Bluesound Node 2

I stream from a MacBook Pro to a PS Audio Nuwave DAC via USB. or SPDIF or Toslink,  I listen to internet radio, Youtube, ripped CD's. Would streaming from a Bluesound Node 2 to the PS Audio DAC be a step up in performance ie. sound quality vs the MacBook Pro? 

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Given the fact the Bluesound Node 2 was designed and built as a music server only, I would say yes. The Apple computer was designed for many functions, but playing music was not a main one. Plus, the digital out on the Node 2 was designed, once again, to be used with a quality DAC. 
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BTW I have run a digital out from my Bluesound Node 2 to both Benchmark DAC and a Schiit DAC and both sound much better than my MBP. Even the internal DAC within Node 2 is much better than the MBP.
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