Try AD 1865 NOS Tube Dac cost effective and really analog sounding Dac frankly it sounds better than my McIntosh D-150 Dac check it out on you tube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI0PeIfivCo&pp=ygUcaHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9iaTBwZWlmaXZjbw%3D%3D
What does your DAC sound like
I’m in the market for a newly used DAC, based on reviews I’m considering the playback designs Merlot, Vermeer, Grimm mu2. I prefer a well balanced sound more analog like. I hoping that user experiences with these dacs OR others that might fit the bill will respond
cheers