A D10 balanced will get you there $139 + adapters.
I would just make cables out of Neglex, 6.5 TRS to XLR.
No wonder that it sounds good compared to vinyl at that price point.
From Topping D30 to ??? (XLR/Balanced)
I have a Topping D30 which is fine. Its only for Apple Music and movies but it sounds good to me (I listen mainly to vinyl). The linestage I am looking to get has more balanced ins than RCA so I figured I'd replace the Topping with a DAC thats XLR/Balanced. The linestage is fully balanced BTW.
So there's the Modius but I read a really lackluster review on Analog Planet which was concerning.
I'm looking at inexpensive DACs with balanced outs. Suggestions?