How do you make a final decision on a DAC

Made my day, also made me laugh. Clint Eastwood phrase of old.  Scratching the itch. Hey thanks, so True!!!   Have a good evening.

Thank you for your response. to 2psyop   You will love your Double impacts, I have had mine for about 2years, NO regrets what so ever. They offer dynamics, punch, clarity, openness,  precision. It may be a shop area, but, it is my primary listening area.  I have tractors, excavators, motorcycles etc. in the general area, but in the area I listen, it is somewhat removed. I don't know why but, the Acoustics are just wonderful. I have a secondary system in the house that sounds good, but not nearly as good as the shop area. Shop is 30' x60'   Listening area is in a n area 20 x30'    On the second note from chayro, you may be right on R&R and the Benchmark.  On the outboard Benchmark DAC, when added, it made a world of difference. No exaggeration. Was just hoping to further that experience with something more expensive and maybe more revealing. Thanks

Thanks all that tried to to help. The demo part makes a lot of sense, however, hard to do in this environment. I may look into used via The Music Room, it seems to get a great deal of accolades!   I can't seem to get the Denafrips Terminator out of my mind. They just got a US service r located in Buda , Texas  Thanks for all your posts. It is very much appreciated. Thanks

I can't thank all all enough for you comments, suggestions and time spent answering my post.  I Have considered streaming with a designated streamer, however, very few offerings will support Amazon now. I currently use my Windows based laptop ( 2.0) supporting 24/192   I have a 20' 2.0 cable to my listening chair hard wired and also hard wired to the laptop an  Ethernet cable.  The laptop sits directly to my side on a table and I use a remote mouse to select my tracks. Of course a little   (big) glass of Bourbon sits near by.  As several of you have mentioned, I plan on Friday,  if my new Amp arrives ( ATI 6002 class A/B)  as stated will audition the current system and see how it sounds before making any additional DAC decisions. I will keep you all posted. Thanks again for all your time spent and your expertise. Robert    Ps  Really like my current Benchmark DAC, but, I also have a smaller system in my home that needs an external DAC   Thats why I'm looking.

To answer Tomstruck: My preferred brand, when I can get it is a large bottle of Buffalo Trace!!    Thanks all !!!!