People are generally divided into two camps: accurate and musical. I'm in accurate camp. People who prefer musical (warm sounding) gear don't like accurate gear calling it "sterile" and "analytical". Many years ago somebody on this forum asked how to make sound warmer with less (!!!) resolution (I recommended placing blankets over the speakers). I can imagine that some people might even like a little bit of noise or distortion, because it makes sound appear more "dynamic". No right or wrong here, but making statements or asking for the "best" is plain silly.
Don't get it, why anyone would ask others "what sounds best"?
As a relative new comer I still continue to wonder why 'audiophiles' continue to ask for opinions on what sounds best. Best sounding amps, best sounding speakers, best sounding cables, and on and on. Everyone has their own opinion, why don't you people put on your ears and listen for yourself and decide what sounds best to you?