Recommendations on a Warm Sounding DAC under $1100.00

I think, as an owner, I can wholeheartedly recommend the Laiv Micro DAC. Some reviewers have commented that the Pegasus II sounds better than the Holo Cyan 2 and is comparable to the Micro DAC. Some said it is close to Denafrips Aries 12th's sounding, which is on the warm side of neutral due to slight treble roll-off.  It also offers both XLR and RCA analog outputs, which adds a convenience factor.

However, since I haven’t seen any reviews of the Pegasus III yet, you may want to wait.  Alternatively, you could go with a used Pegasus II in like-new condition from Amazon, audition it, and return it if it doesn’t suit your taste.

Get this schiit mimir dac with the forkbeard add-on for around $350 or so..

It will come with built-in EQ. You can EQ it as warm as you want, easy peasy

https://www.schiit.com/products/mimir

A used Merason Frérot.

+1 @jjss49 – This user really really knows what he's talking about.

I've liked the Orchard MHDT DAC, the Schiit Bifrost was too bright and I got rid of it. Very happy with my Holo Audio Spring but the other less expensive models are worth a very serious look.

Hi skiznfliz!  Emotiva makes a remarkably good DAC for under $1000. I have 8 DACs, some costing over $1k, but the Emotiva is my favorite. Its output is adjustable in half db increments. Very handy if you are recording off the internet.