Still looking for a DAC I can demo at home. . .


I'm looking to spend up to $4500 on a DAC. Must be able to demo at home!  Yes-- I know-- this eliminates  many possibilities but I don't actually enjoy buying/selling gear, so buying gear on A'gon to try, and then having to re-sell it, holds 0 appeal for me. I think of myself as a music lover rather than an audiophile. Perhaps, for those of you reading this, other, less flattering adjectives come to mind ;o), but nevertheless, the search goes on. I have:  Wells Majestic integrated, Silverline SR 17.5 Monitors. I plan to keep my Jolida JD100 cdp as a transport. Emotional involvement, "musicality" (lots of arguments about what that means, I know) are more important to me than hyper detail. Borrowing John Darko's analogy, I'm more interested in "tasting cake" than knowing whether the butter is organic, the eggs are laid by Rhode Island Red hens or Sea Turtles, the flour is winter or spring wheat, etc. Sea Turtles? OK- I'm starting to experience the particular flavor of insanity that comes from spending far too much time reading threads and reviews.  I've held off  trying Schiit Yggy due to conflicting reports re: whether its resolution is too "digital/analytical" sounding. PS Audio Directstream JR. has its fans and critics. Anything else in this price range I can demo at home ???
stuartk
@randy-11: I didn't realize Benchmark had a home trial. Thanks! 
@chayro: The Wells replaced a tubed Jolida integrated-- no contest! 
 At this point, I'm not interested in more Jolida gear, but thanks. 
@ghosthouse: Just wondering why you chose Gumby over Yggy. Was this strictly a financial consideration or based on tonal considerations?
@shadorne: OK-- got it-- another vote for Benchmark. Thanks for the link!  

Update: yesterday, having decided it was time to stop reading and start listening, I ordered a COS D2 to try out (30 day trial). The reviews of its big brother D1 are impressive, and I like to give less-than-mainstream companies a chance. Who knows; I may keep it. Or I may go on to try others. At least I have more possibilities now than I did when I started the thread. Thanks, guys! 
@stuartk 

I wasn't doing any serious DAC shopping when I got the Gungnir.  Had been using a Musical Fidelity V-DAC w/V-Link 192.  Came across a B-stock Gungnir on Audio Advisor back when they carried Schiit gear.  The price was right and given what I'd read (e.g., Computer Audiophile) I decided to buy it.  I've not heard Yggdrasil though elsewhere on A'gon I did read someone favored Gungnir vs Ygg sonics...but that is just "hearsay" on my part.  Personally, since getting the MB upgrade and replacing the V-Link w/Eitr, I've no interest in pursuing further D to A upgrades, though I won't say "never".  Again, good luck in your auditioning.  


@ghosthouse: Thanks for taking the time to offer a more detailed response re: the Schiit dacs. 
Exasound offers a 30 day trial. The latest 
model is the e38. George, the president of Exasound provides excellent customer service. I'm auditioning one now. It's impressive. I'm liking it very much. Exasound.com

@bander: I'm not at all familiar with Exasound. Will check them out. Thanks.