I have been doing a little research. Bluesound Node 2i looks like a good low cost option. What HiFi even likes the incorporated DAC.
NAD C 658 (same OS; same parent company) is also on my radar closer to the top of my price range. I am a little wary: I do not need the pre-amp or the phono section. But reviews seem to be strong
I am also thinking about the Audiolab 6000N Play which got good reviews also from What HiFi.
Both the Node 2i and the 6000N Play are cheap enough to consider buying and adding a dedicated DAC (like the Chord Qutest) later.
NAD C 658 (same OS; same parent company) is also on my radar closer to the top of my price range. I am a little wary: I do not need the pre-amp or the phono section. But reviews seem to be strong
I am also thinking about the Audiolab 6000N Play which got good reviews also from What HiFi.
Both the Node 2i and the 6000N Play are cheap enough to consider buying and adding a dedicated DAC (like the Chord Qutest) later.