Charney Audio will give you exactly what your looking for. Holographic soundstage and pinpoint imaging is exceptional! Don't worry about the age of your dac unless your going the very hirez route.
I have a pair of Charney Maestro with the Omega RS7 driver. I'm waiting for my Sparkler CDP to arrive and my interim digital front end is a 16yr old HK CDR 26 as a transport to a Fiio Taishan D03K dac ($19.99 Amazon). Preamp ANK L4 and ANK Interstage SET 8w Monoblocks. I shake my head in amazement at what I'm hearing from this antiquated front end. Mostly due to the Charney Tractrix designed horns. Speed, attack, delicacy, and superb bass with a thick layer if emotional engagement. I Never want to get out of the chair.
If you can make the trip to Charney Audio in Somerset NJ, it will be worth it!
http://charneyaudio.com/
I have a pair of Charney Maestro with the Omega RS7 driver. I'm waiting for my Sparkler CDP to arrive and my interim digital front end is a 16yr old HK CDR 26 as a transport to a Fiio Taishan D03K dac ($19.99 Amazon). Preamp ANK L4 and ANK Interstage SET 8w Monoblocks. I shake my head in amazement at what I'm hearing from this antiquated front end. Mostly due to the Charney Tractrix designed horns. Speed, attack, delicacy, and superb bass with a thick layer if emotional engagement. I Never want to get out of the chair.
If you can make the trip to Charney Audio in Somerset NJ, it will be worth it!
http://charneyaudio.com/