One DAC/integrated you could be happy with forever?

PS - The article claims publication in 2017, but I know I have read it from Benchmark long before then. 

@erik_squires 

Roon has a -3dB volume adjustment that is specifically intended to fix this problem. So if you use the right software then even a DAC that would normally clip can be made to work properly,

I think the issue may be overhyped somewhat. As I recall, it only occurs when upsampling, and is a problem easily corrected in code. 

I enjoy my Audio Research GSI75. I've had alot of fine gear, this piece gets it pretty darn right. I can understand at its $16,000 price it didn't fly off the shelves. Additionally, many of our peers prefer multiple boxes which is fine too. Horses for courses.

Nothing is permanent.