I think MSB Select II is the state of the art after auditioning more than 10 high end Dacs.
For value to price, Chord Dave and Mscaler will be good if your speaker or amplifier is not on the analytic side.
I had been happy with it after using 9 months with right choice of digital cables.
If you like full bodied sound out of analytical system, then Pacific could be good choice with option of tube rolling.
If you listen to streamed music, then server will be also important but if you play out of CD transport or ripped music, then it could play less role.
For value to price, Chord Dave and Mscaler will be good if your speaker or amplifier is not on the analytic side.
I had been happy with it after using 9 months with right choice of digital cables.
If you like full bodied sound out of analytical system, then Pacific could be good choice with option of tube rolling.
If you listen to streamed music, then server will be also important but if you play out of CD transport or ripped music, then it could play less role.