hartphoto
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N3 Pro would be a solid choice. So would the DX170. Either as a new purchase would be hard to beat for the $.
One way I search the classifieds, if you're considering used....go to the Classifieds main area. Then category 'Source Components', then subcategory DAPs, then use the search bar for the manufacturers you are interested in.
So: https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/categories/daps.10
A couple current listings using iBasso come up for the DX220 (slightly over your $500 cap), 1 for the DX170 (very reasonable).
Same goes for searching Cayin. Although....not much in the N3 Pro area. Which could be interpreted as either people are really happy with them and don't want to sell, or there weren't a lot sold to begin with.
One way I search the classifieds, if you're considering used....go to the Classifieds main area. Then category 'Source Components', then subcategory DAPs, then use the search bar for the manufacturers you are interested in.
So: https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/categories/daps.10
A couple current listings using iBasso come up for the DX220 (slightly over your $500 cap), 1 for the DX170 (very reasonable).
Same goes for searching Cayin. Although....not much in the N3 Pro area. Which could be interpreted as either people are really happy with them and don't want to sell, or there weren't a lot sold to begin with.