Hey all, I'm new to this forum and everything audiophile. I'm planning on getting an XS, and I've been having trouble finding a good DAC/AMP combo. I was looking at the DX5, but from what I've seen, they have had some software problems as of early September. I was also looking at the M500 MKII, but I've seen some people say that they might not be good as other stack combos in that price range. I was looking at the DX7+ Pro, but that seems overpriced for what it is, and the M500 MKIII is too new for me to find much on, whether it's affordable or if 4.4 mm is balanced. So, what do you guys recommend? Combo or stack are fine, and 4.4 mm or 4 prong xlr are good, though I really want something balanced. I also definitely want Bluetooth, and MQA is fine, as long as I can turn it off. I'm looking for the absolute best bang for my $500 buck, and if there is something that costs less that is just as good/better, even better!
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!