The Sony can also output DSD over HDMI. If you have a DAC that has an HDMI input, then you are getting DSD. For that reason I recommend the Bryston DAC3.
Best DAC for SONY SCD XA5400es
Looking for recommendation as to which DAC would pair best with my SONY SCD XA5400es CD player. I want to use SPDIF coax output to the DAC. The rest of my system is McIntosh MA7000 integrated and B&W 802Diamonds. I am not looking for preamp function in the DAC. Price range $2-3k. How would Benchmark DAC 3 B sound?