Have you heard LTA Aero, Lab12 Reference, Denafrips Pontus 15th?

I am auditioning the Aero Dac for 14 days.  I have the Laiv to compare that I consider in the same performance level than Pontus.

Presently, the soundstage depth, height, microdetails,  clarity and 3D holographic is better with Aero Dac.  Normal, it is 1.2k$ more expensive than all of them, so, the LTA is the better DAC. 

As long as you can leave without MQA, DSD and no I2S input, and you already have a pre amp, you should be good.

I must admit LTA customer service is first class.