MSB Diamond DAC V

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!

A question to the Dac Community:

Some have argued to put my money into a better speaker vs a Dac some say that the source is where it all begins and the speakers where they end. On my end considering my room size 12 W x 10 D all around sound and room placement went to Focal Sopra #2 however I do Love Dynaudio Confidence Speakers and may give them a shot in the near future. As for the amplifier I am set With the Plinius A150 Refrence Class A150 WPC Switchable to Class A/B.

Now for my Dac consideration:
Direct to Amp no preamp! streaming needs Sound Quality is #1 for the type of music that I listen to Acoustic Vocals, Blues, Jaz, Rock, to Contemporary to Electronic Techno, Alternative. I do use Tidal, Quobuz, Spotify if available and Media Server Ethernet / NAS Capable a major plus.

My Ultimate Goal is to Best by a noticeable margin my current below setup.

My Current setup:
PS Audio BHK Signature Preamp.
PS Audio Directsteram With Bridge ll

My Choices:
MSB Diamond Dac V
Lampizator Big 7 MKll
DCS Bartok
Lumin X1

Thanks for helping me zero this in :)

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.

Don’t you generalize, of course there are, I’m not talking about the cheap R2R junk, that’s when the Delta Sigma’s are the better offerings. But when it’s comes down to the R2R talked about, DS is then a bit of a yawn to listen to in comparison.

@georgehifi 

What are you recommending?