Reference level DAC + Streamer

The Ayre QX-5 that looks like a nice machine.
How about the Esoteric N-05 coupled with the Metronome Technologie C8+ ?

I was able to AB the Ayon S5 against the Lumin S1 and the Ayon was the clear winner.

Ok guys here is a list of brands that make reference level DACs and streamers :

MSB
CH Precision
Playback Design
Totaldac
DCS
Lampizator
APL IHFI
Esoteric
Vitus
Ayre
Metronome Technologie
Ayon
Lumin
Aurender
Amare Musica
Sound Galleries SGM 2015

Please feel free to share your experience with the higher end products of these brands and add some others that you know.
Some of these products are extremely expensive and not always worth it therefore let's discuss about them.

Have you taken a look at Cary Audio?

I don't think Cary Audio makes reference level gear ?