USB Driven DAC for 2nd System

Anyone having experience with the M2Tech USB DAC? Currently using the HRT Music Streamer II which I bought used.

Thanks Bcgator and Zd! Didn’t know Best Buy sold the AQ. I will keep a lookout for these. If I were to find either used, I can try them out and resell what I choose not to keep for little loss. I have no need to be in any hurry.

Zd, as an aside, I once owned the Vandy Model IIs in the mid 80s- earily 90s. Also heard the Is. Just mentioning as I know you love Vandys.

The AQ Dragonfly would probably be a good choice for what you're trying to do. They sell them at Best Buy, so if you don't like it you can always return it.

Audioengine D1 for $169 new.

At that price, big spenders might assume it can't sound great and may scoff, but I had a chance to compare one against the $1800 Line Magnetic DAC with ES9016 Sabre chip and if I listened carefully I could discern only the slightest difference in low-end body in favor of the Line Magnetic. They were so close in terms of sound quality, but $1600+ apart in price. And the Line Magnetic is very highly regarded, which gives you an idea how good the Audioengine sounds.

I sold mine only because I needed something with 3 inputs, but that's one device I regret selling.

I'd start there, and if you don't like it you can quickly flip it and be out only $50, but I bet you keep it.