Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!

So where did my thinking go wrong with this thing. I always assumed to use it as a transport for the digital signal from the BNS and never use it’s internal DAC. So as long as the data file is “true” shouldn’t the SQ be determined by my outboard DAC?

long combative debate about importance of source (Streamer/CD Transport) vs DAC...I believe it all matters...not all do

So as long as the data file is “true” shouldn’t the SQ be determined by my outboard DAC?

Yes…Maybe not 100% but  very close for all practical purposes. As long as everything is configured and operating properly. At least that is my experience to date after 15 years of streaming.

I auditioned the Bluesound Node together with the Lindemann Limetree Bridge, I found the BSN did improve with better outboard DAC's but only marginally, with the Lindemann the better the DAC the better it sounded.

A lot of audiophiles buy and then sell these Node products because they don’t like the sound quality even after upgrading the DAC. Just a fact. Don’t shoot the messenger.