Benchmark DAC3 or Bryston BDA2 or 3

BDA (1,2, or 3) designation refers to Bryston streamers, which do not have DACs included (although I think they have released a combination DAC/Streamer, so I could be mistaken).  I have the DAC3, which is just a DAC, and the BDP3, which is just a streamer.
  I last listened to a Benchmark DAC about 3 years ago, at an audio show, and never heard one in my system.  To me it sounded a bit hard compared to the Bryston.  That’s my 0.5 cents worth.

From Bryston website:

BDA-3

Digital to Analog Converter

"the Bryston BDA-3 offers measured performance that is as good as digital can get."—John Atkinson | Stereophile 2016

BDA 1, 2, 3 are DACS, BDP are player/streamers. 

mahler123 reviews says the Benchmark is a tad forward compared to Bryston which would concur your thoughts. Hard to compare though if not in one's own system for apples to apples. 

I had Benchmark DAC2 and DAC3. I should not have upgraded to the DAC3. There was no audible difference in my modest setup.

I’m also interested in any feedback. I have a Benchmark DAC 3 HGC now but since adding a Bryston BP 26 and seeing the HDMI/SACD capabilities in the BDA-3 and 3.14 I’m intrigued.