I have the newest Node, the N130 and as a streamer it’s really pretty good. They also added USB that can be used as an input (memory stick/hard drive) or an output. The DAC in it is better than it’s predecessors, but isn’t great by any stretch. I’m currently running it into a Denafrips Pontus ll and the sound is amazing. I just ordered the Teddy Pardo LPS for it and hope that makes it even better!
Getting a DAC from Schiit is another option. I have an original Bifrost and it sounds pretty darn good.
All the best.
JD