Rogue DragoN or Bel Canto Ref600 M

That is where I am right now.  I have been in and out of tubes for the past 30 years.  It would not hurt my feelings at this point to get out of power tube replacement.  That is what is really diving my move.  I have not been a big fan of class D but it seems like the weaknesses are becoming less and less and losing the weight and heat is a plus.   

If you only have 1-2 sources.. a DAC being one.  DAC right into the rouge dragon (or any of the tube/D hybrids) could be a nice combo.

That SPL Director MKII or the Benchmark DAC3 both nice options.

My only input to start with is a PS Audio DAC. You offer interesting additional options. Thanks. 

This is not going to help much.

Both use the Hypex NC500 modules but the Rogue has linear power supply and tube input buffer.
Where the BelCanto use switch mode (smp) power supplies and an opamp input buffer.

I like the idea of having a linear power supply, of the Rogue, but not a capacitor coupled tube buffer to drive the NC500 low input impedance of 2kohm. https://hifiheaven.net/shop/image/cache/catalog/Rogue/rogueaudio-dragon-inside-750x750.png

I think the opamp buffer of the Belcanto would be better suited to drive that load https://ibb.co/jy63sq9

Cheers George

I've had the Bel Canto amps for a couple of years now. They do not disappoint in any way.  Musical, detail, sound stage.  I have been using them with two different tube preamps and the result is stunning.  They had the juice to power my Acoustats and the clarity to couple well with my Goldenear Triton Ones.  BTW, I'm using a BC DAC too.  Very nice.
If it matters, I listen to a lot of jazz and orchestral music, solo instruments, music from around the world, all kinds of rock, and plenty of pop from all eras.  It all sounds musical and pleasing.