Gustard X26 Pro or the newer R2R DAC which I have not heard but people seem to like a lot. Both are in your price range.
The Musetec 005 is a very good DAC, but a bit over your limit ($2-$3K)
I sold both of them. The Gustard to buy the Musetec 005. The Musetec to buy the Lumin X1. However, I may be buying the Musetec again later in the year, when I need another DAC.