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Digital inputs ....is one really better than another?

My current digital system is a Bryston BDP-1/BDA-1 combo connected via AES/EBU. My plan is to upgrade at least the DAC in the very near future. I noticed that most higher end DACS don’t have AES/EBU inputs. Is it because the AES/EBU is inferior in SQ? If this is the case, I want my replacement DAC to have AES/EBU for use with my current player and the preferred input for a future player upgrade.  
rockyboy

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rockyboy OP
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Bryston rep claims AES/EBU is best for BDP-1/BDA-1; but USB connection is best with the BDP-3/BDA-3. I wanted to upgrade to an Aurender player but the Aurender lacks AES/EBU; and Bryston told me SQ would suffer using the BDA-1’s USB. So my path forward appears to be either 1) keep the Bryston player and upgrade DAC to one with AES/EBU or 2) upgrade both units with ones having USB inputs. Right now i’m looking at buying a Lampizator DAC with AES/EBU. 
rockyboy OP
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Steve, are you saying that AES/EBU, when done right, is the best connection?
Mesch, you say your Audiophleo2 is “connected via AES/EBU directly without cable”.  Huh? How is that accomplished?
rockyboy OP
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I appreciate everyone’s input. I lack local audio stores and can’t afford to ship in equipment to audition. And I suspect I have only a single upgrade in my future before “the wife” puts her foot down. So that’s why I’m asking questions. I’ve followed Steve on this forum for years and the man knows his stuff but he’s way over my head with his knowledge. I’m a plug and play guy. The technical aspects just give me a headache. That said, think I’ll pursue a Lampizator DAC with AES/EBU and maybe upgrade to a Bryston BDA-2......and then find contentment  with my system . 
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