Looking for a new DAC

If you’re looking for a neutral and clear white wine type of sound the LAiV DAC may fit the bill, but if it’s me I’d get it with their new DDC that reportedly makes a significant improvement for not all that much more $$$.  That you can do an in-home trial is a nice bonus.  If you’re looking for something still fairly neutral but with a little more warmth and meat on the bones I’d look at the Denafrips Terminator 15th, but again I’d budget for their Hermes or Gaia DDC for the same reasons as with the Laiv.  Two others would be Lampizator and Mojo who I think has a new Y DAC coming out soon that they seem to be pretty high on.  All of these offer very good 3D soundstage capabilities, which seems to be important to you.  Weiss and T+A may also be good but haven’t read enough about them to know how they do specifically for what you’re looking for.  I’d be careful with the Gold Note as it does seem to skew more to the warmer side of things that may or may not appeal to you.  As for a streamer I’d put the Innuos Pulsar on your list not only for sound quality but also for their outstanding Sense app that many feel is the best available to the point where some have even dropped Roon, which says a lot.  Just some thoughts FWIW, and best of luck. 

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I love the Modwright. When it comes time to upgrade my turntable, I will be getting the Modwright PH9 phono stage. Dan is a great guy and they have fantastic products and customer service.

Great system.  I have and love that Rotel CD player.  2 suggestions.

1.  Streamer.  Check out Innuos.  They have several models depending on your budget.  I have the Zen MK3 and it improved the sound of my system.

2.  Holo Audio May DAC.  Comes in different builds again depending on your budget and preferences.

The combo of Innuos and Holo Audio is an excellent match in my experience and made significant improvement my system.  

I have a recommendation worth considering on the streamer component, which is Magna Hi Fi's Mano Ultra MK3.5. It's a two box system consisting of a Farad 3 linear power supply and matching box with the streamer component. You have options for the build including an upgraded  connection cable (mine is highly optioned and I recommend their level 2 silver cable if your system is sufficiently warm). It's ben a very significant upgrade in sound quality from my old Bluesound Node and I give it high marks. Hans Beekhuyzen has a Youtube review on it and uses it as his current reference streamer if you want to learn more. I love mine and it's worth considering. I'd also note the Weiss 204 is a dac that I really want ro hear. Have fun with your search for new gear.

The New Denafrips Terminator -15+  dac very detailed and analog sounding 

another excellent dac Swiss Merason Dac1 Mk2  very detailed and analog sounding.both exceptional and can compete with dacs of much more monies.