@crn3371 is spot on. That’s the only way to get decent sound out of Connect. If you’re looking to sign up with Tidal or Qobuz, then $550 (Wyrd 4 Sound upgrade) is best spent towards another streamer other than Node 2i. Don’t think you will hear day n night improvement if you go analog out from Node 2i to Bryson preamp.
IMO, Node 2i really shines when paired with an external DAC like Ayre Codex or similar.
PS: I own both Connect and Vault 2.
IMO, Node 2i really shines when paired with an external DAC like Ayre Codex or similar.
PS: I own both Connect and Vault 2.