I highly recommend the Marantz HD-DAC 1. It doesn't really do the "hifi" thing but it is very musical, warm and forgiving. Beautiful tone. It really focuses on the music.
Dac Suggestions for Rega System
Hi - I have a Rega Elex-R, Apollo-R, and Kef LS50's in my listening room. I was able to audition a Rega Dac-R and I really like what it did to the source overall, very musical while tightening up low-end smear and providing a clearer front-to-back depth. Just curious if there are other Dac's I should be looking at before buying the Rega Dac-R. Looking for a musical Dac, something not overly clinical since the Rega system isn't terribly forgiving with sub-par material. Thanks!