Bricasti Design M1 SE - W/ LAN Network Streamer - Version 1.51 V. Denafrips Terminator

@thinman2  Both are excellent choices.

I've heard both, and owned the Denafrips Terminator.

Denafrips has an active FaceBook page and we have a thread here on the forum:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/denafrips-dac-owner-impressions-feedback-general-discussion-que

I disagree on the point that "Too many things can go wrong between streamer and DAC unless they are from a single manufacturer using proprietary connection." My experience has found otherwise.

@chesebert  has a solid list in his above post. Within his choices, the Lumin X1 stands out (in my opinion) as an ~ all in one option. 

Another option to add to chesebert's list: an audio friend of mine is considering the Merging+NADAC 

Both the X1 and Merging (new) are a bit above your 10K budget. Since each eliminates a few components, they may apply...

For reference, my Denafrips Terminator system chain was:

Small Green Computer > Sonore Signature Rendu SE > Terminator

I replaced the Terminator (as well as the Sonore and my Pre) with the T+A SDV 3100 HV recently.

He forgot the obvious....MSB. And Esoteric doesnt sound like DCS..notice he wrote DSC???  Clueless

riaa, you are correct: MSB is an obvious choice. However, it (configured) is likely outside of the OP’s budget.

Just get any DAC you want that takes USB and connect to the Nucleus you don't need a network streamer. If you're planning on getting rid of the Nucleus then you would need one. If you want to move the Nucleus all you need is a roon bridge to connect to any DAC you're interested in.

@thinman2  I have not heard the Denafrips but I have the latest Bricasti M3 with Ethernet bridge; I recently setup a Roon Rock on top 8th gen i7 NUC following Roon recommendations for every component; I love it. The Rock cost about 750 bucks all in; displaced my former InnuOs Zenith Mkiii; if you are using a DAC with UsB unfortunately you need to spend a good deal to get best audio performance, so in that case InnuOs or similar quality. I can’t recommend strongly enough just going with Ethernet renderer based dacs; Bricasti is a great US company and has excellent dealer and support network should u ever need anything. 
Good luck!