My tried and true recommendation: Audio Note.
I have yet to hear a DAC I prefer.
It's strength is the orgnanic, natural quality of voice and instrument timbre, dynamics, and dimensionality. It has great frequency extension with clear highs and satisfying bass.
Only two downsides I can think of:
1- Essentially no USB support. If you need USB you will need a USB to SPDIF converter.
2- The DAC chip only supports up to 18/96.
Even with those limitations it is the most natural digital music experience I've ever heard.
I have yet to hear a DAC I prefer.
It's strength is the orgnanic, natural quality of voice and instrument timbre, dynamics, and dimensionality. It has great frequency extension with clear highs and satisfying bass.
Only two downsides I can think of:
1- Essentially no USB support. If you need USB you will need a USB to SPDIF converter.
2- The DAC chip only supports up to 18/96.
Even with those limitations it is the most natural digital music experience I've ever heard.