Ayre DAC vs Auralic vs Metrum vs Bel Canto


I'm trying to decide on which DAC to get. Could someone please highlight the best dac among these choices? I like smooth musical sound yet not too colored or sluggish. The Auralic got good reviews, but how does it compare to the competition?
aquablu8
horses for courses...this was my opinion in my system at that time...comparing to my setup now yes it was clinical. YMMV
I have been using my Metrum through Apogee Duettas, GamuT L5s and just now Spendor S 100s; sounded great with all of them. CJ 350 and Meridian 605 amps, Audia Flight line stage.