* Pros:
* Excellent sound quality
* Versatile with a variety of inputs and outputs
* Affordable price
* Cons:
* Limited to PCM playback only
* No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity
2. Audiolab M-DAC+ DAC ($999)
* Pros:
* Excellent sound quality
* Supports PCM, DSD, and MQA playback
* Has a built-in headphone amplifier
* Cons:
* Limited to analog RCA outputs only
* No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity
3. Gustard X26 PRO DAC ($1,499)
* Pros:
* Excellent sound quality
* Supports PCM, DSD, and MQA playback
* Has a built-in headphone amplifier
* Features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
* Cons:
* Expensive
* Limited to analog RCA and XLR outputs only
4. Chord Electronics Qutest DAC ($1,799)
* Pros:
* Excellent sound quality
* Supports PCM, DSD, and MQA playback
* Has a built-in headphone amplifier
* Features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
* Compact and portable design
* Cons:
* Expensive
* Limited to analog RCA and XLR outputs only
5. Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ ($1,995)
* Pros:
* Excellent sound quality
* Supports PCM, DSD, and MQA playback
* Has a built-in headphone amplifier
* Features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
* Versatile with a variety of inputs and outputs
* Cons:
* Expensive
* Limited to analog RCA and XLR outputs only