If you're looking for a DAC try a non-os variety such as Audio Note (assuming your budget allows). There are also some budget versions such as Audio Sector, Audio Mirror, the Lite DAC models, Scott Nixon and more. While I allude to these as budget solutions, I refer to their cost, not sound which happens to make them an excellent value. To me the non-os design philosophy produces a sound very close to analog.
Recently I purchased a Monarchy M24 ($980, converts 16 bit to 20 bit, will play 24/96 as well) and for the money it is an excellent tube DAC and linestage (you can bypass the linestage if you like). Also, there is a used Monarchy 22 DAC for sale here for $410 that is the predecessor to the M24.
Recently I purchased a Monarchy M24 ($980, converts 16 bit to 20 bit, will play 24/96 as well) and for the money it is an excellent tube DAC and linestage (you can bypass the linestage if you like). Also, there is a used Monarchy 22 DAC for sale here for $410 that is the predecessor to the M24.