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Which one box Headphone AMP/DAC combo?

Currently I'm using a Schiit Audio Lyr amp paired with my beloved Hifiman HE-500 headphones. I'm listening to CD's SACD's,HDCD's and DVD audio thru a Modded Oppo 103 from the Upgrade Co. I'm considering a better DAC then whats inside the Oppo 103. I would prefer to have the AMP and DAC together in one enclosure, which would mean less cabling and I still would be able to listen to all those formats. I do not want to use the Oppo as a transport. Any suggestion's would be appreciated.
The Burson "Conducter" looks interesting. My price range is under $2000 and I listen to everything but RAP and Heavy Metal. Thanks
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I'm listening to my HD 800's with a Burson Conductor Virtuoso. I opted for the Burr-Brown 1793 chip as I don't care for oversampling DACs at all. To me, they sound more fake than NOS. The best, most natural and organic digital I've heard were all NOS DACs. I'm currently using the Virtuoso's DAC output to my integrated and it's giving my beloved Metrum Octave a run for its money.
Anyway, I'm really enjoying the Virtuoso. However, I am curious to see what valves may do with the "finicky" HD 800s.
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