Streamer/DAC combinations

Mine’s just a DAC. I got it from TMR. 
The PS Audio bridge doesn’t have a good rep. I wouldn’t bother with it.

@audphile1 so you're liking the PS Audio DAC over your recently sold Bricasti M3?

@navyachts I do like the PS Audio DAC. Is it better than the M3? No it’s not. It has a different presentation and is slightly warmer sounding than the M3. 

@audphile1 thanks. Like @davegolf2424 here, I too am still on the hunt (at least for the DAC part of things). Whilst at the same time, slowly getting around to upgrading all those darn cables!

A second suggestion here for the MHDT Orchid.

This DAC raises an interesting question - how much of the evolution of digital that has taken place in the 30 years since its’ Philips TDA 1541a chip was invented actually contributes to the enjoyment of music?

I’m not saying that modern digital isn’t significantly better than vintage digital. I am suggesting that it comes at a cost. On the lower rungs where I tend to be able to afford things the MHDT Orchid strikes an excellent balance between resolution and timbre.

I’ve tried several well-regarded modern DACs in my system but found their additional resolution actually detracted from my ability to relax and listen to the music. Weird, I know. Several of my friends who also own MHDT DACs also have tried DACs with more modern technology, like those mentioned above on this thread and have not switched over to them. Of course, this is just our ears, our systems, our listening preferences. I am not "arguing" in the academic sense, that our listening preferences are any better than anyone else's.