I was in a similar situation. I need to replace my CD player and re-rip my 600 or so CD's. I started with an Innuos Zen Mini (in your price range) and ended up with an Innuos Zenith MK3. These streamers allow you to rip and store your CDs as well as to stream Qobuz, Tidal and possibly other music services from the internet. They feed into a DAC which feeds a preamp and then an amp. However, some very good DACs also come with a preamp and are able to control the volume and various inputs. In my system the sound quality of the Zenith far surpassed that of the Mini. But, read the reviews, there are many.
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