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Ayre DAC vs Auralic vs Metrum vs Bel Canto

I'm trying to decide on which DAC to get. Could someone please highlight the best dac among these choices? I like smooth musical sound yet not too colored or sluggish. The Auralic got good reviews, but how does it compare to the competition?
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aquablu8 OP
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Which LINN DS would be better than all of these, and is it in the same price range?

Regarding the use, I was thinking of using USB from a computer with Amarra or something like that. I would be buying a converter if I got the Metrum.
aquablu8 OP
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I'm thinking of a Mac. Also, right now I have focal studio monitors amped. I don't yet have a pre-amp to power this DAC.
aquablu8 OP
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I also like detail to a certain extent, but not overly hyped detail that would lead to harshness or fatigue.
aquablu8 OP
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The Ayre is clinical? Hmm.. I thought it was considered a musical dac.
aquablu8 OP
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The Auralic looks good, anybody compare it to the competition?
aquablu8 OP
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Metrum vs Auralic?
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