Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

Matt, if you run that third dedicated circuit, then I would be interested in knowing whether you experience a more forward presentation, brightness, or brittleness in SQ when the circuit first comes on line. I just finished having three dedicated circuits installed. When I plugged my monos into their dedicated circuits I experienced what I described in the first sentence. When I plug the monos into a power conditioner plugged into one of those dedicated circuits the SQ improves markedly. I'm now running a burn in strategy on the amp dedicated circuits which will involve driving the amps through the power conditioner for 500 hours on each dedicated circuit. (The third circuit has the DAC/PSU/Preamp running through it.) Guido may have experienced something similar in his system, based on PMs we've exchanged. Guido, if I have that wrong please correct me. 
BTW very pleased with the Antipodes DX3.  

Thanks, Guido for the clarification. My system was only out of service a few hours to move the equipment from one room to the completed audio room.

I’ve been moving around the whole thread. It’s always done meticulously and with purpose. And everything is compared A/B with all variables kept exactly the same. My side comparisons happen when DAC or server comparisons are complete. And every comparison is ALWAYS done with all other variables set in stone. Only one thing changed at a time when doing formal comparisons.

@mattnshilp 

Given the number of posts in this thread, the nearly four calendar years since its inception and your meticulous standards, can you state at this time the answer to your post question?

In other words, to date and in your opinion, what is "the absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD"? If you can elaborate as to why, that too would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Gdhal - my current reference is my Light Harmonic Davinci2 DAC being fed via a Light Harmonic Lightspeed 20G usb cable from a fully tweaked out Memory Player MP64.

It is the best red book (as well as high res and DSD) I have ever heard. It’s natural, dynamic, spacious, engaging, layered and just gives that lost in the music moment over and over again. Yes, it’s that good! For those that wonder, it is the most analog digital I have ever heard. It sounds more like a turntable then a digital source.

That said, there are still some DAC’s and servers I have not heard and can not, yet, comment on. I will continue to try dacs and servers until I have heard everything there is to hear. And just about then, a new technology or product will come out that will peak my interest and this will go on and on. Lol. 

Guido, you were my Sensei who taught me the importance of a lengthy bun in process. I don’t listen to anything critically until it has 750-1000 hours on it. Yes, 1000 hours. It makes a difference. So I don’t doubt at all that a new circuit would require a burn in period.

I am going to run a new circuit. I have already ordered my Square D 20 amp breaker, I will use one of my EP ground filters (they really do work), ordered a 30 foot run of cryo treated 10/2 Romex with ground, Furutech GTX-D-NCF outlet, and the matching NFC plate and cover. I will plug a space heater onto it for a month and let it burn in. 👍🏻