Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!

OP,

While the Bluesound is a budget streamer… what you describe does not sound right. Have you tried alternative connections? It has 4 different outputs… I would try an alternative. Something wrong with the interconnect.

I’ve tried different interconnects - sound is a weee bit better, I’ve also switched between toslink and coax digital outs. No difference.

weirdly enough if I airplay to the BN the highs are dialed down but you lose resolution.

it’s almost like there’s a slight metallic sheen to the music. 

My Node 2i feeding Tidal to a Bel Canto DAC3 has none of the boosted treble you describe, I find the sound very balanced and completely enjoyable.

Could be a defective unit.