"even used these are more expensive than you want to spend."
How about the Quicksilver linestage, or a Schiit Freya+?
System Advice required please
This is my current set up :
Intel NUC fanless with 2tb SSD
Singxer SU6 DDC
Denafrips Pontus II DAC
Willsenton R8 AMP
Proac DB1 and Rel subwoofer
think the NUC might be the weak link in the chain and considering options
have looked at SoTM sms200 ultra neo or Soundgenic
price wise, looking to spend max £1500
would welcome any guidance from the collective
thanks all