Preamp DAC option.

Everything depends on how it sounds with the other coponents in your system including cables. It will help everyone here if you list everything else.
The Bryston tends to be dry sounding so it is a good match with a system that is dull or closed in sounding but if your system is already detailed with fast tight bass you might want to try a few different pre-amps.

Hello again. You do not want to do the Bryston with that system. Everything you have put together has a metalic glare in the top end that causes everything to have way to much sparkle. You need to find a tube pre-amp and don't worry about the D/A right now. The D/A will make a much smaller difference in your system than getting a very smooth pre-amp. Try to find a used Musical Design, VTL, Quick Silver, TerraSong, or Encore.

Hello again. The CJ is not bad at all but tends to have a sound all it's own that can be overly intusive once you get tired of it. I will say that Bill Conrad is a very honest buisness man and you will find long term service if you buy it. The others I mentioned I would give the edge to when it comes to being way better than the price tag suggests. The 2 that really stand out for that are the Musical Design and the Encore. The Encore is the best of the 2 but sells used for twice the price.

Hello again. I agree the VTL is great and the 2.5 is amazing at the price and the fact that it has remote volume. VTL service is awsome. Luke is much better than is dad.