I use my RME ADI-2 DAC FS in combination with the Bluesound NODE 2i and that's the perfect team for me.Reminds me of the RME, but instead of the DSP and a swath of creature comforts, you get far more connectivity (Bluetooth, Wifi+Ethernet networking, I2S, Analogue input which is rare as hell in these devices, Roon and MQA certified for those that care, larger screen, internal power supply, and most importantly: Balanced Output).
All wishes are fulfilled except for balanced headphone output, that I don't need.