For $5 k the May KTE is a very good dac
that being said I compared the Bricasti M3 as well as the Denafrips Terminstor + I thought it was better balanced with instrumental textures and differences in dynamic range from start to stop, digging deeper into the recording more accurate with the Bricasti in absolute terms, and a bit warmer balance vs neutral. Plus it uses dual Analog-devises 1955 Multibit dacs ,
fully Differentially balanced, excellent I preamplifier section ,
and very good Roon ready streamer board option ,
and Made in U.S.A not China .and I even had a great tour of Bricasti in Shirley,Ma. All made in house CNC machined Aluminum cases .a bunch of trickle down technologies from the M21 , and M1 dac ,used in many mastering studios around the world .I now have the M3 in my system and
after 350 hours it is better then expected which is rare .