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What to do.... want better. Need help badly

jharkness

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Long time lurker.

1st time poster

Been in and out of audio for a long time.

I had a Little Dot 1+ for a few years then wanted something different

Got myself a Micca Origen+ which I am still using

I liked the fact that I could change the sounds via tube swaps and opAmp swapping. Hated the $ I had to spend.

I now want to upgrade but at a crossroad as to what I was vs what I can afford ( also diminishing returns factor )
I listen to all music. From 1950s thru 1990s. Classical, jazz, rock, metal, standards... no rap/funk/soul/r&b

Headphones are HE400i and DT 770 80 Ohm

So much stuff out here that I dont know where to look.

I found 4 DACs in my budget or close to it..
Topping D10
Topping D30
SMSL M8A v2
Meridian Explorer2


Amps I found:
Schiit Magni 3 ( I know.. I KNOW)
JDS Labs Atom
SMSL sApII Pro TPA6120A2
SMSL SAP 8

Trying to stay under $275 for all..... I know its difficult. I have an Amazon gift card to help offset in case I go over. Cash/PP avail is only $275 max tho

Please help. My mind is just total mush from all this reading/thinking.
 
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jharkness

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Forgot to mention that I need line out to go to my receiver also
 

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Forgot to mention that I need line out to go to my receiver also
The recommended DX3 Pro also has line out and remote control so it an easily serve both as desktop and main system.
 
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