Digital is evolving fast and prices drop too. I wouldn't spend too much on your DAC yet.
I have B&W 804S with tube pre and amp, and use a dedicated computer as music server and only source, connected to a Metrum Octave mk.I and an Audiophilleo with PurePower. Sounds very good.
About 8 months ago I purchased an exaSound e22 that was getting rave reviews, plays native DSD, etc. long story short, it didn't sound better than my Audiophilleo plus Metrum and the price was $3.5k for the e22 vs. $2k for the combined price I paid new two years ago...wasn't worth it and the e22 has been sold. You can probably buy that pair for $1k today.
What's your source/s?
I have B&W 804S with tube pre and amp, and use a dedicated computer as music server and only source, connected to a Metrum Octave mk.I and an Audiophilleo with PurePower. Sounds very good.
About 8 months ago I purchased an exaSound e22 that was getting rave reviews, plays native DSD, etc. long story short, it didn't sound better than my Audiophilleo plus Metrum and the price was $3.5k for the e22 vs. $2k for the combined price I paid new two years ago...wasn't worth it and the e22 has been sold. You can probably buy that pair for $1k today.
What's your source/s?