24/96 USB Input

In consideration of an external DAC for my 2-ch sound system, I'm also wanting to have the availability of 24/96 USB input so as to play live recordings that I've created from my home studio setup. Output from my recording interfaces are (as of now) limited to USB or F/W. Will likely be upgrading my interfaces to a single one utilizing additional digital outs, but for now, interested in what may be decent DAC's on the current market for the purposes . . . say in the $1k-1.5K region? In keeping with all else, a DAC that preserves as close to neutral as possible. Not wanting to use an outboard USB:digital interface as I'm seeing good quality ones at $$ and at that additional price, it would simply open up the purchase of a better DAC that includes all.

thanks