I think you can have wonderful results with a squeezebox and a good DAC. This way you have the great features of the Squeezebox and have the sound you want. Of course, you have to have or buy a good DAC.
Check out this review of the Squeezebox:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article287-page1.htmlout
Check out this review of the Squeezebox:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article287-page1.htmlout