I don’t know how to change your user name.
I haven’t heard any of the gear you are discussing.
I would buy the DAC and the PS Audio transport. The developments in DAC technology over the last 5 years or so have been really significant. The PS Audio stuff is well regarded, and the transport and DAC are designed to work together.
There have been issues with Esoteric and product support, as you can find in a few threads here. I would think that an older Esoteric is more likely to require support than a new item
I haven’t heard any of the gear you are discussing.
I would buy the DAC and the PS Audio transport. The developments in DAC technology over the last 5 years or so have been really significant. The PS Audio stuff is well regarded, and the transport and DAC are designed to work together.
There have been issues with Esoteric and product support, as you can find in a few threads here. I would think that an older Esoteric is more likely to require support than a new item