I'm using the DAC in a Behringer DEQ2496 (I also use it for room correction), and the same DAC is available in the SRC2496 (whcih I am also using) for $200 new in the US. It does require use of balanced XLR to unbalanced RCA adapters since it is a pro audio unit. There are certainly better DACS out there but I like the sound for the price.
Thanks for mentioning the Little Dot MkIII headphone amp, I was unaware of these, looks really interesting for $200. I have a pair of Grado SR325 phones, the headphone output on the SRC2496 is OK, but it uses a lower quality DAC than the main analog output so it would be nice to have a better sounding headphone amp like the Little Dot.
Thanks for mentioning the Little Dot MkIII headphone amp, I was unaware of these, looks really interesting for $200. I have a pair of Grado SR325 phones, the headphone output on the SRC2496 is OK, but it uses a lower quality DAC than the main analog output so it would be nice to have a better sounding headphone amp like the Little Dot.