I have not heard the Bryston units. I have an Auralic Aries G1, and it's really good. It has great reviews. I found the presentation a bit airier (in a good way!) and the soundstage more convincing than the original Aries femto. The difference wasn't huge, but big enough to be an enjoyable improvement.
I also tried a Bricasti M5, whose sound I found indistinguishable from the Aries G1. It's a simple unit, but not very common, and it might be hard to find on the used market.
I also tried a Bricasti M5, whose sound I found indistinguishable from the Aries G1. It's a simple unit, but not very common, and it might be hard to find on the used market.