Bluesound Node 2 - Next level up

Kalali,
I have compared the two outputs. In my system, the optical output was the winner. I use the new Wireworld Super Nova 7 optical cable. Has over 300 glass fibre strands. This was a vast improvement over thick plastic cable toslink. The coax I compared it to was from Canare, called DigiFlex Gold. An older design of cable but was highly rated at the time.

mr_m, thanks for the input. Appreciate it. I'm definitely going to try the optical port and see if I can hear an improvement. 

Cary Audio DMS-500

Excellent DAC and inboard Roon Ready streamer

@dcaudio - I am assuming you have the Node 2 ?

Have you considered adding top notch cables and cone feet to the Node 2?

I’ve alway used high quality cables on the Node 2 with amazing results and recently, I tried Brass Cone feet under the unit.

The improvement in imaging was the icing on the cake.

The cables I use cost significantly more than the Node 2 itself, but it stepped up its game to the point where I have stopped looking for any further improvements in sound quality - perhaps I’m not a true audiophile  (LOL).

It’s an amazing source and maybe an upgrade well worth considiering?

Hope you find your nirvana -  Steve