My current desktop setup has my pc using a Xonar U7 as dac, and the sound is then transferred to a Pioneer receiver both for 5.1 surround for movies and 2.1 for music (I have an active sub). I find the setup to be ok when I'm listening to music and movie through the speakers, but the amp on the...

I'm currently using a Fiio M5 and in the next month or so I'd like to get myself a new DAP as a birthday present (approved by the wife, yay). The M5 will become my basketball/exercise companion. My price range is anywhere between 200 and 400$. I know it's a big price range, but after doing some...