Looking for a new DAC

@bluethinker Sound signature is something I'm still trying to understand what I want. Perhaps if I share my audio journey it will help you understand what I like.

My old system was as follows....

Schiit Saga plus preamp

Schiit Modus dac which I'm still using

Emotiva PA-1 stealth monoblock amps

Magnepan .7 speakers

Some cheap cd player can't remember the name. 

I remember when I upgraded the the cd player to the Rotel RCD-1572, I could hear a massive improvement in sound instantly. If was like more of the layers of the onion were peeled back exposing sounds in the recording I had never heard before.

Then I added the Modwright and Maggies and I think I'm in a better position to actually hear differences dacs, cables, etc can make in the sound.

I like hearing details in a recording that you can't hear on cheaper gear. I like a wide, deep soundstage where I can close my eyes and pinpoint each instrument and it be true to if you were watching it live.

I can answer or explain more if you have other questions that would help you recommend a dac.

Def audition the Weiss

Not sure how much "coaching" I can give re the specific DAC's you mention or sound signature.  However I am responding as I have Modwright components - LS99 preamp and PH 9 phono stage.  Like you my Modwright components are going to stay a part of my system for a long time!  My amp is a First Watt F8 and an Aurender N200 plus a Schitt Yggy LIM.  Speakers are Volti Razz.  I like the sound my system produces and know its.a combination of may factors including the tubes in my Modwright preamp.  I am enjoying the sound of my Schitt Yggy LIM but will likely be in your boat looking for a change in the next few years.  I have decided that I want to try out whatever DAC/DAC's I narrow it down to in my system since the individual components add up to my "house sound"  As a result I am going to look at vendors that have a trial policy - Mojo, Audio Mirror to name a few.  I also believe there are trusted dealers that may provide a trial DAC in the right situation.  My point being based on what I have read of your thinking above, if that your next step is to research a handful of DAC vendors that provide a trial period and narrow it down to a few.  This will enable you to further clarify your "house sound" and its specific to your overall system.  I have trouble expressing exactly what my system sounds like.  I can read reviews and listen to other systems but in 99% of the cases the overall system is different from mine.  Good luck on your journey! 

If you’re looking for a neutral and clear white wine type of sound the LAiV DAC may fit the bill, but if it’s me I’d get it with their new DDC that reportedly makes a significant improvement for not all that much more $$$.  That you can do an in-home trial is a nice bonus.  If you’re looking for something still fairly neutral but with a little more warmth and meat on the bones I’d look at the Denafrips Terminator 15th, but again I’d budget for their Hermes or Gaia DDC for the same reasons as with the Laiv.  Two others would be Lampizator and Mojo who I think has a new Y DAC coming out soon that they seem to be pretty high on.  All of these offer very good 3D soundstage capabilities, which seems to be important to you.  Weiss and T+A may also be good but haven’t read enough about them to know how they do specifically for what you’re looking for.  I’d be careful with the Gold Note as it does seem to skew more to the warmer side of things that may or may not appeal to you.  As for a streamer I’d put the Innuos Pulsar on your list not only for sound quality but also for their outstanding Sense app that many feel is the best available to the point where some have even dropped Roon, which says a lot.  Just some thoughts FWIW, and best of luck. 

@norust 

I love the Modwright. When it comes time to upgrade my turntable, I will be getting the Modwright PH9 phono stage. Dan is a great guy and they have fantastic products and customer service.