High end cd players

[dave2010]

I have no doubts about reliability, given that it's modern technology.

There are only 2 values in the resistor ladder, the required accuracy just makes them more expensive. I don't expect any drift as there is no power/heat in the resistor ladders.

Are there many R-2R designs? Do you think that they are generally better than other designs?

I've probably still got other things I'd rather spend money on than a fairly expensive DAC.