Can I ask why you did not like the Lumin X1? To my ears, the X1 is amongst the most musical, non-fatiguing dacs I have heard, so I'm interested in your thoughts.
If you prefer a musical sounding dac to one that is analytical, I would also cross the Chord DAVE off your list.
The Mytek Manhattan II is also worth a listen.
If you prefer a musical sounding dac to one that is analytical, I would also cross the Chord DAVE off your list.
The Mytek Manhattan II is also worth a listen.