Consider the Lehmann Linear. I think it is seriously underrated and I don't know anyone else who uses one.
I have one and use it with my iDSD Pro as a DAC
It drives my Arya better than anything else I've tried, and it is quite astonishing with the Thieaudio Ghost
Edit: Apologies, I just noticed it is way above your budget, but I would see if you can audition one, and save up or see if you can get one second hand. I bought the Linear over the Rupert Neve as that was only £150 cheaper
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Consider the Lehmann Linear. I think it is seriously underrated and I don't know anyone else who uses one.
I have one and use it with my iDSD Pro as a DAC
It drives my Arya better than anything else I've tried, and it is quite astonishing with the Thieaudio Ghost
Edit: Apologies, I just noticed it is way above your budget, but I would see if you can audition one, and save up or see if you can get one second hand. I bought the Linear over the Rupert Neve as that was only £150 cheaper