Looking for a DAC $2500-$4000

I have a  Cambridge mxn10 streamer and a Topping d90III Sabre DAC. 

Also a Cambridge Evo150 all in one in a separate system  

The mxn10 DAC is musical and smooth but not the nth degree of detail. 
 

Currently using Roon streaming on a PC via dedicated WASAPI and USB to Topping via Topping Driver over mxn10 dac or mxn10 spdif out to Topping.   The difference in detail and musical articulation in general is big, like going from 1080p to 4K high res video.  The Topping then has 3 audio modes, normal, SS for more detail and “valve” which takes a bit of the edge off.   Very useful feature!   Also a pretty good user guide provided.   Topping cost is $900 and typically ships from China.   Reported measurements support the level of performance I hear which is clearly top tier.  
 

Summary

Sound Quality

• Transparent & Detailed: Known for a clean, highly resolving, and analytical sound, bringing out fine details in recordings. 

• Tonality: Generally neutral, with a flat frequency response, though some find it slightly lean or "sterile" compared to more organic DACs. 

• Bass: Quick, tight, and punchy but can lack warmth or weight for some listeners, often described as lean. 

• Soundstage: Excellent depth, width, and layering, with clear instrument separation. 

• Highs: Well-extended with good air and clarity, but generally not fatiguing. 

@meambler   I don’t have experience with the other DACs mentioned above.  I have had the Denafrips Venus 15 for about a year in my highly-resolving system and have been very impressed with its non-fatiguing musicality, large soundstage and big bass reproduction.  It is essentially the same as the older Terminator 12, so you could look at reviews of that model. 

Like live music, it is not clinically analytical/detailed, so if that is OK with you, I would suggest considering it.  It is within your budget, and would leave you $ for extras like a DDC and I2S cables.  Support is through email, takes time because of the time difference between US and China.  They do have a service facility in the US if it’s ever needed.

https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac
 

I am currently using LAIV Harmony DAC with the uDDc reclocking in my system. 

BTW three key things that led me specifically to the Topping d90III Sabre DAC:

1)  I decided to go Delta Sigma rather than ladder with the DAC in pursuit of cost effective performance

2) I am always a fan of trying the latest and greatest technology when possible and the Topping d90III Sabre specifically uses the latest top of the line ESS ES9039SPRO DAC chip (2), which many others do not.  Also I had heard the Eversolo A8 which I believe uses the same chip on familiar speakers (Sonus Faber) and thought the results were superb.  I was actually less impressed with the sound of the more costly and visually stunning Eversolo a10 I also heard for comparison, which I believe uses a lesser chip in the ESS line.

3) Overall build quality based on measured performance reported is clearly top tier.  

@kennyc @charles007100 Both Thankyou for the Shout Out for the DAC's.

I am lurking, as it somebody else's Thread, but am picking up on all SS suggestions.