You're welcome Dddrrree.
Were there any of the USB / async / XLR DACs in that thread that you particularly liked?
To be quite honest, trying to answer your question from my perspective, there are really only two contenders from that thread.
1. The Lampi DAC, if you are OK dealing with tube rolling.
2. Steve's DAC
Why I am saying this is because I know the "cost no object" efforts such boutique manufacturers put into designing their products, unlike the rest that are made on a budged, mainly in China.
The third best would be the Rowland DAC, but despite that it uses the best in existence audio transformers by Lundahl Made in Sweden, it is far away from the above mentioned choices. IMHO, of course.
Hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Alex Peychev
APL Hi-Fi