>most recent pastebin entries get yourself the shanling UA5. it has 2 DAC, independent for each channel, a post op and 4.4mm balanced output. you can use the 3.5mm output with a SPDIF connection. means you can use it for USB to SPDIF converting. for your laptop for example, it's a small device, the quality is good. that's the best audio and function you will get for that money for some time.
https://aliexpress.com/item/1005003908745538.html i can't explain what the buffer does, it sorts some things out, but i don't know how or where you put it. they have made a good job putting it in the right position. the sound became noticeable clearer trough the psyche.