My 2 cents......
Simaudio Moon Mind 2
https://simaudio.com/en/product/mind2-network-player/?v=7516fd43adaa
or
Bryston BDP-3
https://bryston.com/digital-audio/bdp3/
These retail at around 4K, but you can find them in your price range from several retailers.
I am currently using the Bryston (connected with AES). You can also find some pretty good deals on used v1 and v2 from time to time. I absolutely love the thing. I also use Roon exclusively, so I can't speak to usefulness of the the Moon or Bryston app.
I have heard and liked the LUMIN U1 mini, I also love the look of it, my only issue with it was the switched power supply, so I never went down that road.
Simaudio Moon Mind 2
https://simaudio.com/en/product/mind2-network-player/?v=7516fd43adaa
or
Bryston BDP-3
https://bryston.com/digital-audio/bdp3/
These retail at around 4K, but you can find them in your price range from several retailers.
I am currently using the Bryston (connected with AES). You can also find some pretty good deals on used v1 and v2 from time to time. I absolutely love the thing. I also use Roon exclusively, so I can't speak to usefulness of the the Moon or Bryston app.
I have heard and liked the LUMIN U1 mini, I also love the look of it, my only issue with it was the switched power supply, so I never went down that road.