T+A DAC200 vs PSAudio Direct Stream MkII vs MCD12000?

Outside of the Mac (which is an obvious outlier, though intriguing because of the CD player aspect, and choice of running tube or SS output stage), why do you see the DAC200 and PSA DS MkII an unusual comparison?  I agree MAC is not on top of, or has not been on top of their DAC game to date - I am running now with the DA2 built into my C2700, and while it is actually quite decent, I feel there is room for improvement now that my source is an Aurender N200.

Any thoughts you have on the DAC200 vs. anything else you have directly compared it to, or just on it's own merits is appreciated.

As posted above, I currently use the DA2 module in my McIntosh MC2700.  My "next DAC" budget is ~$6-$8k, and based reading many reviews (unfortunately going to an audio salon and listening to DACs is not an option in my medium-sized town) I've consistently come back to the DAC200 and PSA DS MkII as my prime candidates.  Holo and Denafrips have also come on and off the list at different times.  All thoughts welcome.

Thanks all - these are good thoughts.  I am amidst a car restoration project, so just refining my game plan until I have disposable funds for this purchase.  I am thinking I will need to purchase both the DAC200 and PSA DS MkII, audition in home, and return one or the other dependent on best system fit.  

The idea of converting all my PCM files to DSD would be a bit of a step backward in the journey since I really do like my Aurender N200 (especially now that it is becoming Roon compatible), so working very well with PCM as the "feed stock" is probably a criteria I should have mentioned.

Thanks again everyone.