I have not heard any recent McIntosh so have no opinion. IMO the BlueSound is a “budget” option. The BlueSound Node 2i does have a digital output that could feed various DACs, including McIntosh. Before I spend $2k on the McIntosh I’d give the BlueSound Node 2i a listen. I would consider the BlueSound a mature streaming product with a very good operating system. Sorry I can not be of more help.
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