What do you hook your DAC to, a passive or active preamp? This may make it easier to narrow down the choices. If using an active preamp with a decent input impedance,I recommend listening to the Audio Sector Dac. I think it will give you what your looking for. You can get the Premium gold kit for around $250 or you maybe able to sweet talk Peter into building you one in a simple non-chassis for $350.This little DAC uses a 48 volt 6 amp transformer that outputs 8 volts to the digital side and a separate 8 volts to the analog side. It is a very very dynamic little DAC. I think you'll be very surprised with what you get for spending less. What ever Peter builds..he gives a money back guarantee with a lifetime warranty. Can't beat that with a stick. Not a cheerleader for the company..just a happy customer.;-)
Good luck!
Good luck!