I'm very pleased with my Bel Canto DAC3. It was $2,400 new but they're available for less than $1K. I don't use the XLR input, I got it because it has two coax inputs and either fixed or variable output, meaning it can be used as a preamp. The build quality and sonics are exceptional.
https://www.stereophile.com/digitalprocessors/1107bc
https://6moons.com/audioreviews/bcddac3/dac3.html