Sattothestars-I agree its hard to say what's best, listen(I know you have it in ya Dave), the super high end companies use ATT(accuphase, dCS and I think burmester). I know more then a few members use several digital outs to there dac and switch back and fourth because they all have weakness and strength. I guess I didn't answer your question or even give my opinion, but I feel better for getting it off my shoulders :)
~Tim
~Tim