node 2i

I am looking into DAC’s to upgrade my Node 2i. I like a smooth top end and punchy bass. Options that I have considered are Schiit Bifrost 2, SMSL, Aries 2, to name a few. Capability to decode MQA would be great, but not necessary. My hearing is extremely sensitive to harsh or forward treble...

I am looking to improve the sound of my system and from what I read going for an external DAC should give me some improvement over the one in the Node 2i. My amp is Naim XS3 and speakers are Q Acoustics Concept 500. I listen primarily to Tidal and sometimes Spotify. I have grown quite accustomed...