PrimaLuna EVO 100 DAC

@cal3713 it's worth pointing out that others, on this forum and elsewhere, have liked the Amber 3 more than the AM Tubadour 3 SE. Seems dependent on ones tastes and system synergy. (I do have an Amber 3 with the new USB module on the way so hoping that I have a positive experience before the trial period ends).

@nquery Totally true regarding system synergy, there's often no "best" out there.  No substitute to hearing components in your own system. Fortunately it's possible to get free demos of both the Amber and AM T3se (and many other dacs)...

@three_easy_payments I think a common review report for the Amber 3 is it's "dynamic energy", so if you've got a dark or sleepy system it could be a great fit. Smooth and holographic seem to be the most common terms reported for the audio mirror (se).

Few mainstream reviews if interested... 

https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/primaluna-evo-100-dac/

https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/primaluna-evo-100-tube-dac/

http://www.the-ear.net/review-hardware/primaluna-evolution-evo-100-digital-analogue-converter-dac

@cal3713   Thanks for the additional info.  Honestly if I were going to make a change in my DAC it would be moving further up the ladder at this point to avoid a lateral move (currently using an Auralic Vega G1) - eg Atlantic 2 TRP.  Perhaps a pursuit for 2021.