I compared the Oppo 105--and perhaps you are not interested in that-to the Bluesound Vault 2, which I believe has the same DAC chip as the Node 2. The Oppo is better but it was subtle. Presumably the 205 would widen that gap a bit.
it should be noted that the price difference between the Oppo 205 and the Node 2 is almost a grand. If you don't need the other functionality of the Oppo, I know which way my wallet would lean...
it should be noted that the price difference between the Oppo 205 and the Node 2 is almost a grand. If you don't need the other functionality of the Oppo, I know which way my wallet would lean...