amritash does your aune have variable volume control for the rear rca outputs or is it only for the headphones?
If it is variable using your aune as preamp will work, however if that is not the case then you cannot use it as a preamp as it will send a full signal to your amp.
If it turns out you can’t use your aune as a preamp I would suggest you look into a sonos connect. You can stream any service you wish including tidal while still allowing you to use your aune as a dac and the sonos to control the volume. While others may chime in and say the volume control in the sonos is not ideal I think within your budget it could be a great place to start until you have more funds to get a proper preamp.
If it is variable using your aune as preamp will work, however if that is not the case then you cannot use it as a preamp as it will send a full signal to your amp.
If it turns out you can’t use your aune as a preamp I would suggest you look into a sonos connect. You can stream any service you wish including tidal while still allowing you to use your aune as a dac and the sonos to control the volume. While others may chime in and say the volume control in the sonos is not ideal I think within your budget it could be a great place to start until you have more funds to get a proper preamp.