How much should I spend on a new DAC

@designsfx

Asus Mini PC Installed Roon + Tidal connected to my DAC via USB Type B.

Also I have Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC turntable

@vonhelmholtz 

I'm also interested in all in one solution as well. The TEAC UD-701N seems like a good choice to me.

@jasonbourne52 

Thank you for your replay. I couldn't agree with you. The pass labs make the biggest improvement in my listening experience. Previously owned class D Primare I35 prisma. The pass wiped the floor with the Primare in terms of Dynamics, Grunt, Authority, Soundstage. You really should listen to Pass amp(s) to see what am I talking about.  

I don't expect to hear day and night difference when I'll upgrade the DAC, that is why I'm not sure how much should I spend. I feel I should not exceed 3k but I'm not sure weather 1k will make any difference. 

@soix 

I understand the computer can be a weak link. But, even though if I add a good streamer I will still have to use the PC as a roon core. I don't think using a  LAN connection instead of USB will make such a big difference  

Thank you all for your responses. Tbh I never included the streamer as an upgrade path option. My understanding was that the digital stream is only zeroes and ones and it should not affect the sound quality in any way. But based on so many user experiences here It clearly does. 

Would anyone here with engineering background will bother to explain how the network streamer affects the sound quality, or can point to any research or documentation from the web?  Thanks 

Thank you everyone for your comments. I will probably pull the trigger on the TEAC UD-701N next week. It have 4 linear power supplies, Two for the left and right channel for the analog output, one for the network module (streamer) and one for the digital module. It also have analog preamplification stage and headphones amplifier. Its like 4 separates packed in one box.  The greatest thing is that they use absolutely the same DAC, preamp and headphone module as from their high-end Esoteric N05-XD. If anyone is interested I've created separate thread on audiphilestyle forums. https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/67406-teac-ud-701n-undiscovered-gem-or-farce

I recently purchased the TEAC UD-701N and I am extremely pleased with its excellent qualities, particularly the transparency of vocals, resolution, and clarity. The unit is currently in the burn-in process, so I anticipate even further improvements in these aspects. Will keep you updated!