Bluesound Vault 2i, Cocktail Audio X40 or ??????????

What I understand its the same DAC in node2, node2i, vault2 and vault2i. But the i-version includes other techniques taken from the NAD M51 which is said to have had a "big" positive effect on the sound. 

@djones51 
Can I ask what DAC would sound so much better? Have you had the possibility to a/b test?

Benchmark DAC 3B and I use my wife for blind testing. I know it is not a perfect test but if she asks why it sounds so much better then it works for me. 

The Benchmark doesn't unfold MQA but it does play MQA in 24/96. 

Thanks. Nice test procedure. No arguing there :-)

You can stream Pandora through bluetooth to the Vault or Node. My advice is buy the Vault and rip the CDs directly.