What is the best DAC to buy used in the $500 range


I am looking for suggestions on the best sounding used DAC in the range of $500 used. I have checked the archives but didn't find any useful information. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for? Thanks for the interest.
128x128pugstub

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First, decide on what features you need, volume, toslink, coax, multiple inputs, hdcd or....
Secondly, do you want tubes or solid state?
Third, do you like warmer sound, analytical or ???
Fourth, do you need 24/96 or will a great 20 bit unit work?
Finally, looks: Do you need it to match your system?