MSB Diamond DAC V

@georgehifi
Thank you for getting back to me. I guess its best to zero in a bit. My current system amp is the just Released Plinius A-150 150 wpc class A switchable to A/B and Speakers are Focal Sopra #2. My room size for this setup is 12 wide by 10 deep. My music varies from Acoustic Vocals, Blues, Jaz, Rock, to Contemporary to Electronic Techno. I currently have a NAS ethernet setup playing through P.S Audio Perfectwave Directstream FPGA Dac connected to a P.S. Audio BHK Preamp . My goal was to maximize on the Dac and get rid of the preamp in the chain.
Must admit not too bad all things considered just trying to up the anti since the source is is where it all begins the rest can evolve as it constantly does from time to time. Little stuck as I really want to to do Dac direct to amp and yet have that preaml magic.

My other options where MSB Discrete, DCS Bartok or Lumin X1 as a downstream to the MSB Diamond Dac V solution.

Thanks for you help.

"If your system need taming then you should go to Delta Sigma (dsd) based dacs which are kinder, and not as forcefull with their dynamics, but to me they a bit of a yawn, and don't keep me interested for long. "

This might be your experience with certain DACs but as a generalization is pure nonsense. There are R2R DACs out there that cost few hundred dollars that don't even come close in sound quality to high end well implemented Delta Sigma designs. There is a lot more in the DAC (design) than the digital conversion stage, e.g., power supply, isolation, analog output stage, etc., etc. Keep the focus on what the OP asked not your baseless generalization.

Once you've reached transparency in DACs, your noise floor is ridiculously low which even some inexpensive DACs will do you're paying for features. Some DACs add coloration with tubes, filters etc.. which negates transparency but some people like that nothing wrong with it. If you want to hear what's on the recording then transparency is what you're after and once that is achieved the DAC is one of the less important components in the system. Your speakers will have way more distortion than even inexpensive DACs that are considered transparent. Some R2R DACs will be transparent,  I would assume the MSB is considering the cost but after what gregm said I would ask them for some measurements. Other than That I wouldn't worry to much just get the DAC or Streamer/DAC that has the features you want. 

Put the Wadax da converter on your list.
The only way of achieving lifelike dynamic transients with real harmonics and ultimate musicality is through noise rejection. Mechanical isolation, cables, and grounding. Took me 30 years of swapping gear to find out. Keep your Plinius pure class A amp, part of the equation.

@kalali

Ok, so to your point on the DSD Streamer/Player Network Dac out there which one will best fit my criteria. I am looking for a Preamp Dac that will maximize my current 12 wide by 10 deep room . My music varies from Acoustic Vocals, Blues, Jaz, Rock, to Contemporary to Electronic Techno.  I am using an Ethernet Nas great for noise reduction for my ripped SACD/DSD Collection and also playing Tidal and or Quobuz, Spotify Connect would be nice as a last resort.

Thanks!