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Bluesound Node N130
Is it possible the Node has a faulty Coax out?  Obviously you have proven there is no problem on the Simaudio.   Might be time to contact BS.  
Tubes for Rogue Audio Perseus Magnum Preamplifier
@mr_m  +1   
Roon and Streaming Services
I think the peoples use this to do it https://soundiiz.com/  
PS audio or Moon
I do a plug for PS Audio.  They operate less than a couple miles from my house and i have been through their facility. First rate. I have met Paul and he is really a nice person. I had the  S300 amp and had really good service out of the unit.   I... 
How to make the Focal Kanta No. 2 speakers sing?
Do you remember if the 936s sounded better after time?  I think my 926s did  
PS audio or Moon
Budget Solution:  Rogue Audio Pre can be had for ~$1.2K , used Moon Mind2 streamer $2.4K, new Schiit Modius DAC ~ $300 new Less than $4K your in with respected components Negative: 3 boxes Positive: You can upgrade each as disposable income ... 
PS audio or Moon
The interesting thing about the 390: its ROON endpoint capability.  You could do a ROON trial on a PC.  If you like Roon then build up a Small Green Computer Sonic Transport i5 to run the core and have a setup that could be better than a BS Node, ... 
W4S DAC
Regular se over on usaudio for $1.4k  
DAC's from the past, are any of them really worth much today?
I have a Wadia 321. They can be had for around $1k. Im sure there are better sounding units available but im content with my 321.     
W4S DAC
I have an old W4S moded Sonos Zone player. Been in my 2nd system for years As a Roon endpoint  I think W4S do good work.   
Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise
might be the streaming interface implementstion on te BS Node for Tidal and Qobuz? does he Esoteric verify the bit rate ?  
Why Streaming Service Sounds ‘Flat’ vs Tune In /Local FM /Radio Paradise
Radio Paradise Sq always surprises me  
any current integrated amps in market have great dacs?
Some of the Moon integrated amps come with a DAC and are similar price point. PS Audio Stellar Integrated if you can do class D Peachtree also has integrated class D Krell 300i can be had used for around $5k (might be a little more with a DAC) ... 
Help settle a streaming argument!
Streamers make a difference in SQ in my experience  
upgrade path from my current speakers? (Dynaudio Special Forty)
I agree with the sub suggestion.  Lots of used subs on the market.  Do 2 as they are easier to integrate.