DCS Network Bridge? Aqua LinQ Streamer?

Late reply but for what it's worth - I have heard the TotalDAC D1-Twelve many times and it is a stellar DAC. At the time I first purchased a Aqua Formula the TotalDAC was clearly better (more robust sound with further detail, more effortless). However I have had the Formula upgraded 2x with the analog PSU + digital upgrade + I purchased the LinQ along with the HQP module and I would surmise that it's significantly closer now. I haven't heard the TotalDAC twelve in a while due to COVID but my gut makes me think (especially when I get the latest HQplayer Core module for the Linq) that it will be more about preference than which is best. Net is - the Formula + LinQ are a better bang for your $ IMO.

Thanks. I ended up getting a bricasti m5 which I like. It's a little bit better than my Magna Mano, but not by much. Looks to be very reliable. Just plug and play. Very responsive and easy to use as a upnp/dnla renderer. 

Still curious to try other streamers, but it's low on the priority list.

Just like @sbonamo i ended up purchasing the Aqua Formula xHD Rev 2 + LinQ combo with the HQplayer Core module.Really happy with this combo paired with my Gryphon Diablo 300 and Thiel CS 3.7 speakers.I will probably get Totaldac flagship when i retire, meanwhile i'm enjoying this rig.

I was once interested in LinQ and Formula xHD but the in-home demo never panned out. Thanks to Colin@Gestalt Audio, I was finally able to hear Merging Technologies +NADAC in my home. All I can say, digital streaming and my rips never sounded so sublime. This DAC is all about transparency and audio purity! Finally a DAC that does complete justice to DSD files.

I have also added the Telegartner M12 Switch, a worthy which has been nothing short of icing on the cake. A switch like this is a ‘must’ for any serious high resolution digital streaming system.