Denon makes a nice transport, IME. An old Theta universal player has a great internal DAC as does Ayre. Denon has has a digital output that you can choose a DAC that present sound that resonates with your personal taste. My only recommendation is to trial before buying.
From your question, I sense you desire the convenience of a digital with the presentation of more analog signal. This is certainly doable, but the investment in either direction, digital or analog, is significant. What you read on the forums or reviews are only suggestions. Your room, your system, your ears. Determine what your system current has that you enjoy, what it lacks and what your goals are.
Finally, do consider room set up, positioning of speakers, room treatments first. Here may lay the best benefit for the initial investment.
Being strategic will help improve your return and avoid frustrations.
From your question, I sense you desire the convenience of a digital with the presentation of more analog signal. This is certainly doable, but the investment in either direction, digital or analog, is significant. What you read on the forums or reviews are only suggestions. Your room, your system, your ears. Determine what your system current has that you enjoy, what it lacks and what your goals are.
Finally, do consider room set up, positioning of speakers, room treatments first. Here may lay the best benefit for the initial investment.
Being strategic will help improve your return and avoid frustrations.