DAC recommendation

Hi guys, thanks for the recommendations.  Seems like DAC tech is still moving pretty rapidly to get a handle on it.

@wharfy That chart is great and very helpful thanks!

@gents Thanks seems like there are a lot of used and affordable Musical Fidelity DACs out there.  Is there a general consensus on their Pros and Cons?

Seems like Musical Fidelity, Schitt Mobi or Bifrost, and the Micromega MyDAC are decent contenders to perform well.

Would these be significantly superior to my Fiio D03, which certainly doesn't sound bad.  Could you describe the differences 

Those of you throwing shade at an 18-year old MSRP $3,000 CD player, could you please describe how things will sound different/better with updated tech?  I'm curious as the CD50 sounds pretty fricking delicious to my ears... 

Seems like DAC tech is still moving pretty rapidly to get a handle on it.

Perhaps. At least Schiit DACs are, by design, upgradeable. 

If streaming Tidal MQA is important, then the Meridian Explorer 2 should be on your list at the $300 and under price point. Just focusing on sound, I am finding MQA a real benefit for streaming hi rez audio. 

How about the Arcam irDAC?  Thoughts on it's sound?

Thanks!

Or a PS Audio Digital Link III?