You should audition the Wyred4Sound 10th anniversary dac, the reviews have been stellar, one of the reviewers put it up against his VPI turntable with a $5,000 Japanese cartridge and he said that the 10th anniversary dac was every bit as analog sounding, and the company even gives you a 30-day trial period if you don't like it send it back and you can get your money back I've got it and I agree it's the most analog sounding dac that I've ever had in my system, and my system is no slouch it's worth $60,000.
Looking at best option for 20-25k for DAC Streamer combo
I currently have Lumin x1 and looking to upgrade. I’m thinking in the 20-25K range. I don’t need a preamp since I have the CH Precision L1. I’m considering DCS Bartok, Aurender A30, Esoteric N-01XD, Luxman D10X (SACD player with super DAC. I like the idea of an all in one, but open minded. I’d like to hear you thoughts and recommendations.