One size does not fit all. My favorite component is my line stage. I greatly prefer a hot-rodded DAC that possibly sounds slightly superior along with not paying a premium for features I will not be utilizing. I very well could be in the minority with this perspective I realize.
I will be upgrading my DAC in the very near future and have narrowed it down to the Harmony and the T&A Dac 200. I wish T&A would offer a stripped-down version, and for the reasons listed I probably will purchase the Harmony.
Best for all
LP