Help chosing budget DAC

Hi all,

I need some help with buying a budget DAC for aprox 200$ as replacement to soundcard.


First, i plan on using it to connect it to a tube amp. Lineout will be RCA interconnect.

Source will be a PC. MP3/FLAC/DSD and YT


For other features, i really dont care, focus is on sound quality.
Maybeee i will connect headphones to it, but its not a priority.



My choices are boiling down to following models.

1. Audioengine D1
2. FiiO K5 PRO
3. Topping E30


I do like first two options, anyone had some experience with them ?