Dac selections

I would say I would without question I would buy the DAC DAC II. I had a 3k$ Exogal Comet and it blew it out of the water. The comet is comparable to the DACs you sited. This is the best sounding DAC available for any where near the cost.

Find a used PS audio direct stream and u will have a dac for a long time!!!!

Heard the exogal which is half the price of the direct stream
of course not even close.

I currently use the Bryston BDA3 and just sold off the Mytek Manhatten I.  I don’t think that you can go wrong with either the Brooklyn or the Bryston, both are very detailed, the Bryston is a bit less clinical sounding, but the Brooklyn has a lot of filter options that might ameliorate that if you find it objectionable.  Features differ—the Mytek does MQA, and I believe an optional phono stage can be added and it can be used as a Preamp.  The Bryston offers HDMI which is important for me

i echo the Chord Qutest is very nice