Putting all the political and economic discussion aside... and getting back to @troutbum 's original question....
The general concensus so far seems to be either a new streamer, new DAC or possibly a combination of both. And there a benefits, and downsides, to all three. Obviously, a $2000 streamer without a good DAC isn't going solve anything, visa versa.
The key is what is your acutal budget?
-Jeff