From a numbers standpoint, I’d go with the Schiit Kara (in passive mode) combined with a Loxjie D40 Pro, or a SMSL DO100 Pro to save little more.
I’m currently using the very similar Schiit Freya S and SMSL SU-9 Pro combo to great effect.
DMP-A8 by itself would probably be good, but we’ve yet...