Warm, lush and dark ... Dac up to 1.2K

Have a look at Darko Dac Index at http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/the-darko-dac-index/, warm ,lush ,and dark are literary examples he commonly uses in reviews.

I have a Audio-gd DAC and I like dealing direct with this company. Their customer service responses are timely, within 24 hrs, friendly, and they offer custom options with some gear.
 

Do any of these DACs do MQA? I'd like the same qualities with a MQA-ready DAC.

Gary

P.S. Thanks, lowrider57, for the reference.

Boarder Patrol DAC SE is a great DAC, not harsh or bright at all, sounds great with just about everything.  

Kclose,

My brother owns the older version of Gary's BP DAC which I happen to have on loan here at the house.

Have you had a chance to audition both the older and SE editions side by side? (probably not but thought I'd ask).

Gary

Disclosure: I rep for both of these DACs, but I chose to do so because of their performance and actually make very little money on sales

I third the MHDT suggestion, they sound perfect, and the Border Patrol DAC is also a great one. 

Some really good deals on Wavelength DACs going around right now as well, and I highly recommend them (I don't sell them). I had a Brick for a long time that I would still have if I didn't need more input options. 

Regarding DSD and MQA . . . just get a good recording and immerse yourself. If I have to listen to someone ask what file type is playing before they actually listen to the music, I will probably just grimace internally, but I'll want to scream.