Best DAC for PC audio direct to amp


Looking for best bass, dynamics and textures for direct to amp connection, no preamp!

Esoteric D5
Wadia 521
Berkeley DAC

Others?
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Get a USB to S/PDIF converter (Trends, Hagtech, etc) then feed to Audio Note DAC to whatever budget suits you. Even their lower level models are incredibly dynamic and musical. May help to have a jitter reduction device before the DAC as they don't reduce jitter internally. I know I've now suggested three boxes instead of the one that you seek but it would be well worth the trouble!