Best imaging up to 3k used?


My speakers are warm, so I am looking for the faster, brighter type of sound.

Great imaging is my no1 goal. (3D , instrument separation)
PRAT no.2 (speed, dynamics, flow)

Redbook files only, DAC / streamer with analogue preamp preferred




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I like the idea of the battery powered and capacitor buffered Hugo TT. How is the Hugo TT in terms of dynamics ? I had the original Hugo for some time and found it lacking in dynamics and image density.

How is the Ayre Codex compared to the Hugo TT?

I have an eye on the SOTM SDP 1000 ex which has an analoge preamp and battery power too.
I would  go for a benchmark dac that will cost much less than that and save the extra money for something else.