My SMSL Sanskrit (still only $139) sounds good to me. Got a great write up in audio science review and is in their top performing dacs spec wise. The usb input did fail after a while and I got no help from the company. Still using the optical for cds. I really like the sound of this dac. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804674580993.html?spm=5261.ProductManageOnline.0.0.4ce14edfRzVGpv&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
Chinese DAC's
I have been looking at several DAC's trying to decide which one to put in my system. Some of those DAC's I'm looking at are built and designed in China. Without getting political I don't think trade with China will ever be the same. I hope that these engineers are able to get there products to market. It would sure be a waste of talent.