Before the Ultra-DAC, the best DAC was in the SE's. The latest rehash/refinement of this is probably in the Ultra-DAC. But we have to remember, the layout of the architecture is different since we do require an "Ultra-DAC" for every split-up audio range (~speaker subwoofer/woofer/midrage/tweeter audio range).

It would be nice to finally play native DXD or DSD from DSP's someday soon though..

DSP8000SE, DSP7200SEHC, DSP5200SE sides, DSP7200SE rears, 861v8, 210, Sim2 Ultranero 4, Stewart Cinecurve 2.35:1, XEIT CM-5E Anamorphic lens, Dune HD Duo Cinema 8K and Wireworld Platinum 48G HDMI -> UHD722 -> Shunyata Omega Ethernet. Shunyata/Furutech power-cables/filters. SR Master Fuse@861v8. Uptone Etherregen with 10MHz OCXO clock.