First understand how DACs differ by type, R2R, DS, chip dac, Some think Delta Sigma is more accurate sounding vs “musical” . Some buy by spec and some think all DACs sound the same.. as some mentioned above, Listen and choose which sounds best to you.
The analog section is very important to the overall sound, so a basic understanding can help you narrow down the choices once you know what to look for..
How do you determine that a DAC sounds good?
When initially searching for a new DAC and ultimately finding one that sounds good in your system, what steps do you take? How do you ultimately determine whether or not a Digital To Analog Converter sounds good in your stereo?