I began my transition to computer based audio by choosing which interface I wanted to use. I decided on Sonos, and I am very happy with it. The problem with Sonos, however, is that it has very high jitter on the S/PDIF output. I addressed this by using an Empirical Audio reclocker between the Sonos and my dac. The improvements from reclocking were huge.
From my experience putting together a computer based setup, I can recommend: (1) Carefully select your interface, as it is a large part of the joy of a computer based setup; and (2) Find a way of getting the lowest possible jitter signal to your dac.
Another advantage to this approach is that you are free to choose from the widest possible selection of dacs to help you achieve the state of the art performance you're looking for.
Good luck!
From my experience putting together a computer based setup, I can recommend: (1) Carefully select your interface, as it is a large part of the joy of a computer based setup; and (2) Find a way of getting the lowest possible jitter signal to your dac.
Another advantage to this approach is that you are free to choose from the widest possible selection of dacs to help you achieve the state of the art performance you're looking for.
Good luck!