Solid state DAC under 12K retail preferably with ethernet

@audioengr 

Sorry, I meant the sMS-200 Ultra with a clocked switch before the Ayre QX-5 Twenty.

I think there is enough consensus coming around the fact that ethernet is better than USB, that I am starting to believe, although never having tested it myself.

@limniscate  if you look at the latest review of Ayre DAC, the review does mention that the ethernet sounds better than the USB, if I remember correctly.

I think I have changed my mind. Yes I would definitely prefer a ethernet interface. Not having to buy a fancy music server would be icing on the cake. Just a NAS and a laptop on the ethernet would work?

I believe the Bricasti is certified roon-ready, I recently checked the Bricasti and Roon website to confirm it.

Yes, a shootout would be great, I have been following mattnshilp's thread for years now.

Bel Canto Black EX DAC. It should be available later this month. 

Also, listen to the PS Audio Direct Stream DAC.