Agree with you @millercarbon since getting the 846 and a cheaper A&K DAP listening when traveling has given me an entirely new insight into my music collection. However I quite quickly swapped out the 846 for the Campfire Audio Andromeda -- a much more neutral and clear transducer even which made the 846 sound rather tubby and bloated.
@shkong78 you might want to also investigate the CA Comet or Io -- similar prices to others you are looking at but great sound and US build quality
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/io/
@shkong78 you might want to also investigate the CA Comet or Io -- similar prices to others you are looking at but great sound and US build quality
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/io/