Bluesound Node 2i vs Upscale streamers

I'm an old die-hard vinylphile and the 2i is my first adventure in streaming.  I was an outsider looking in, researching what's best, what's necessary, what could I afford and what the heck is going with this new (to me) tech.  I jumped in and got the 2i because of reputation and wifi (a necessity for me), an all-in-one solution and a much needed learning experience.  It was a great excuse to buy an iPad too.  I needed something much better than my Sangeam WFT-1 for radio and the 2i doesn't disappoint.  Very enjoyable and doesn't hurt my ears.  I've just received an MHDT Orchid and second day I'm really impressed with it.  This may lead to a subscribed streaming service.  Of course I've got buyer's paralysis on that too.  eenie, meenie ...

For just a little money there is a road to big improvement of the Bluesound Node series. PD Creative makes a plug’n’play internal power board with external supply for the 2i and the new NODE. At about $125 US dollars delivered, anyone with an external DAC needs it yesterday - “It’s not subtle” doesn’t do it justice. My 2i is twice the streamer it was. My new NODE is stunning at it’s cost (IMO). Big words, I know. Have faith. It’s the best return for my money I’ve ever gotten in this God forsaken hobby. Period. All that’s needed is a philips screw driver. The back trim panel is held in place by magnets. Disclaimer - I am not affiliated with nor have anything to gain from PD Creative. I am stoked at getting so much for so little.
NODE > MHDT Orchid DAC> Herron 360 > Pass Xa25 > Acoustic Zen Crescendo II & REL SHO S/5

rotten1,
I’m using the budget one supplied by Creative (available as a package). It’s a Mean Well like this one:
https://www.alliedelec.com/product/mean-well/gsm40b05-p1j/70462532/
Very inexpensive and widely available from $20 - $25. They also offer an upscale PS but I’ve not heard it. Some say Sbooster is tops.
https://www.sbooster.com/botw-pp-eco-5v-6v/