If you like the Plinius and are set on getting the Moon 260Dt transport ( I assume because you have found one at a very fair price) then all you would need to do to play via the Plinius is a very simple DAC.
Now if go this route you would need ensure the DAC you buy has the same input that the Moon has output, ie, spdif, toslink or aes/ebu.
Some of the cheaper DAC units are really meant for computer audio and come with just a Usb input which would not work for you.
Still I think there are plenty of sub $300 units that would work. A lot less than replacing the Plinius just to get a taste of transport to DAC to amp.
If you want recommendations for good low price DAC there will be no shortage of willing volunteers of information here.
Good luck
Now if go this route you would need ensure the DAC you buy has the same input that the Moon has output, ie, spdif, toslink or aes/ebu.
Some of the cheaper DAC units are really meant for computer audio and come with just a Usb input which would not work for you.
Still I think there are plenty of sub $300 units that would work. A lot less than replacing the Plinius just to get a taste of transport to DAC to amp.
If you want recommendations for good low price DAC there will be no shortage of willing volunteers of information here.
Good luck