Is there a reason you wouldn’t want a one box solution….? The DCS Bartok is an amazing DAC. I’ve compared it to Nagra - Audio Research - Chord - Aurender - Moon - They are popping up used on Audiogon. As they retain a fair amount of thier value, maybe buy a Bartok and live with it a while…..??
it’s so subjective. This is just my journey. I currently have a Rossini Apex Player and somehow, it just keeps getting better…!
have fun…!