Searching for a dac that matches the Marantz

I’m trying to phase out my Marantz ND8006 but I love the way it sounds (just not the way it looks). So I’m looking for a DAC that has the same character as the Marantz. I believe it has a ESS9016, but I guess that doesn’t mean a lot because of implementation is done by Marantz.  I’ve tried the Audiolab MDac+ That comes pretty close (I just don’t like the form factor)! It also uses Sabre Dac so could it be that that’s just the signature I’m looking for?