There are a ton of options, especially used. Personally, I prefer NOS DACs. Look into a used Metrum, MHDT or of you can find one, a Yamamoto. Just my 2 pennies.
Border Patrol SE. Caused some controversy when it was reviewed. Why? Because it sounds great. Yup. That was controversial. In your price range new I believe and if not, just skip the SE part. Gary Dews makes excellent stuff.
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