If you're willing to go the DAC route, the Bryston BDA-1 is easily the best I've heard anywhere near the price. Its very flexible with a ton of inputs. Sounds extremely clean yet very musical. Not to mention that its built like a tank, as is everything they make. Its a bit backordered, and I don't think there will be any used ones available any time soon.
$2k new for the BDA-1 is a steal. I've heard it next to the Bryston BCD-1, and the BDA-1 was better. Slightly better, but better none the less. I agree with just about everything that has been said about the BCD-1. Its that good. The BDA-1 is better. I was contemplating the BCD-1, but am sold on the BDA-1 due to its better sound and flexibility. I just have to wait until after the holidays.
Just my opinions. YMMV
$2k new for the BDA-1 is a steal. I've heard it next to the Bryston BCD-1, and the BDA-1 was better. Slightly better, but better none the less. I agree with just about everything that has been said about the BCD-1. Its that good. The BDA-1 is better. I was contemplating the BCD-1, but am sold on the BDA-1 due to its better sound and flexibility. I just have to wait until after the holidays.
Just my opinions. YMMV