Need DAC Ideas


Some of you have heard many different DACs and can help me
put together the best possible line up of DACs from $1.8 to $3.9k.

In order for the comparison to be of maximum value I need to hear
only from those who have had some direct comparison experience.

There are probably 30 companies offering a product in this range. 
I am looking for musicality and value as opposed to say the last word
in accuracy.

Some Possibles:

1. Line Magnetic  $2.2
2. Audio Mirror Tubadour 3 $1.9 
3. Denafrips Pontus $1.8
4. Holo Audio  Spring 3 $2.8
5. Doge 7 $2.3
6. Wired for Sound 2V2  $2.5.
7. Audio Note (kit) 4.1X $3.8
8. Lampizator Amber $3.5 
9. Schiit Yggy $2.5

Once the top 8-10 are identified and gathered there will be an
opportunity for anyone interested to sit in on the comparison. 

Please respond with your brand experience.
JJSS in particular.

Thank you


chorus
Fuuztone, Grinnell and Soix, 
Thanks for the suggestions. 
$1.8 is the low end of my list.
So if you have something that
should be considered below that
number please pass it along.

I am not limiting these considerations to what may
work best in only my system. The DACs selected
will be heard by anyone curious in what is the best
out there in this price range.


jjss- Please give me the names/models of the others
you found to be superior and which you were comparing them 
to.

Thanks again for everyone's help!
I've enjoyed a PS Audio DirectStream DAC since they first came out and highly recommend it.

One unique thing about this DAC is that it's performance has been improved with firmware updates 1-2 times per year.

I suspect that you'll be able to find listings on Audiogon for sale for a reasonable price.