Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD

everyone I know who owns his gear loves it.  Cult following.  Another option that isn't in that price range, but easily plays in that league is the new Aesthetix Mimas integrated.  Jim White is a genius in his execution. It is a full on integrated with a DAC card or phono stage.  it's worth a listen. Not the last bastion of detail, but HIGHLY musical, engaging and emotional. 

Matt, could we say the Harbeth of integrated's?  LOL....

I agree to both options in those price ranges. 

The new Vinnie Rossie stuff is excellent in its price range. And the Mimas punches above its weight. Both are great choices in their class. 

@mattnshilp forgive me if I did not pick it out of this lengthy thread (really wish agon had better inner-thread searching) but have you heard the MSB Discrete DAC? Even with the extra power supply and a quad USB module, the DAC is well under 15K; From the website, this dac appears to deploy the same prime R2R modules (used in all the higher up models);
If anyone here has heard/bought this compelling looking model please chime in. Thank you

I have not heard any MSB since I heard the DAC V, which I discussed in pages long gone by. Years ago now. 

the new ones are supposedly excellent. 

Matt, the built in Laufer Technik DAC is crushing it (built into my Memory Player server which is by far the best server I've ever heard).  Just open, dynamic, Tuneful...you name it and it's doing it.  I know he's got a new tube to bring over for it next week that will raise the bar even more.

Guys, this is a prototype that Sam and Mark are about to break out and put in it's own box.  I don't know what they plan on charing for this one, but they have decided to bring it to market.  I've heard my prototype go from sounding nice to very good to outstanding.  Every change and rebuild had taken it to the next level.  The new cases will be stunning also. 

Right now there are so many great DAC's in the 10k ish range, that's it's awesome.