Comparing streamer/DACs between $5-10k

If you do not need preamp functionality then a used Lumin X1 around $6-7k is what I would choose (owned it before). The LeedH volume control is great. Normally volume control on a DAC is bad at low volume. The Lumin is ALMOST perfect in this regard.

If you need preamp then the Lumin P1 is likely what I would choose based on the fibre streaming ability of the Lumin. It is better than the streamers in your other choices.

If you use ROON for streaming and use fibre then your dealers comments about "benchmark" is meaningless to mean. Especially, using fibre. If you are not aware getting setup with fibre can be very low cost if you have Ethernet near your stereo. If not using a PowerLine adapter to get ethernet to you stereo is super cheap. 

People will say this is nuts but the key is the use of FIBRE. Fibre is made of glass and cannot carry analog noise into the DAC. That is why the Lumin is the one of my fav streamers, along with Sonore and PlayBack Designs.

I would agree A200 would likely be the one. 
 

I own two Aurrender.

@rkfaberdds You should check out this thread: 

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At your price level, and unless you’re extremely space constrained, get a separate streamer and DAC. Your future upgrade potential on both counts will be much easier, and you’ll very likely get better performance. Both the DAC and streamer are critical but very different functions and design, so what are the odds you’ll get both a streamer and DAC optimized for your tastes in the same box? I’d say spend about evenly for each and choose the individual streamer and DAC that provides the sound characteristics and features you’re looking for. Combo units are almost always going to be a compromise, so put in the time/effort to get separates and you’ll be greatly rewarded in the long run. If you specify what sound characteristics are most important to you and/or what improvements you’d like to hear over the A200 you’ll get some good recommendations here.  Just my $0.02 FWIW, and best of luck in your search.

Bricasti makes really good dacs. Adding Aurender N200 into the mix revealed the shortcomings of the DAC’s inbuilt network renderer in my system.