DAC recommendation in the $1k range

I have a Wyred 4 Sound DAC II SE that I use with a PS Audio PW Transport via the I2S interface and this is very, very close to the same result when I compared it directly with a friend's  PS Audio PW DAC2.  I couldn't tell the difference really.

 I have a PS audio perfect wave DAC mk II with bridge mk II.   If you can get that product at your budget or even close to  your budget,  I would highly recommend it! While it does not contain the DSD option, it is a very high performing DAC.  The bridge offers fantastic connectability, particularly the Marktwo version.  I would like the DSD version some day, but this DAC is so good that I will probably upgrade something else first, like cables or my turntable.  The analog in my system has the edge over the digital, but the digital sounds damned good!

A new kid on the block that seems to flying under the radar so far is Gustard Audio's DAC X20. $870 delivered (you'll probably want the USB option) on Amazon. Normally I don't go in for Chinese gear, but this may turn out to be an exception for me. What makes it special is that it runs on a fistful of ESS DAC chips and has fully separate lines for both PCM and DSD...does DSD 64 with USB and 128 with I2S. Casual review of the casual reviews so far seem to suggest it takes on all comers anywhere in its price range.

Additionally, Ric Schultz over at EVS, is already offering mods on it saying that, when modded, it's even a bit better than his modded Oppo 105. He also says it looks to be well engineered except for the 120v power supply (the Chinese apparently are not all that up close and personal with 120v in that country...), but that some simple mods there will work wonders and put it well ahead of its usual competition. I think he offers that mod for $425 or $450 if I'm not mistaken, or he shows you on his site for free how you can do the mods yourself, if you're up for that sort of thing.