Bluesound Node 2i network server/DAC

I’m confused. Why would you think you have to run your CD player thru the Bluesound?  

I don't want to run my cd player through the bluesound 2i. I have a very good  upsampling DAC that compliments my dedicated CD (turntable) if you will, from the same company (Cambridge Audio) that makes the DAC. So they work just fine together. 

The Node 2i will be dedicated on another Line (2) on my preamp. Just as you stated in your last sentence. The Node 2i has its own internal DAC for Spotify, Tital, (MQA), internet radio,amd my stored Hi Res FLAC files on my PC. I could use the 2i for my exclusive DAC but, don't want to put my Cambridge DAC out of my system.  Capish?

Yes.  The Node 2i has two RCA outs that you can connect directly to your preamp.  That's how I'm using the one in my bedroom system.

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