If $2,000 is your approximate budget, the best value IMO would be the dac route. An example, even though I do not own one, would be a demo/pre-owned PS Audio Perfectwave dac and a good digital cable for under $2,000. You would then be good to go for additional digital requirements in the future, like your computer, a DVD or even a Perfectwave Transport.
Good luck but the dac is definitely the way to go IMO.
Good luck but the dac is definitely the way to go IMO.