The Wyred 4 Sound DAC-1 would be worth considering and is in your price range. I believe it would be a step up for you.
Would adding a Dac improve the sound for my setup?
My system consists of Cary sli80 and audio aero prima mkII cd player. It is older model with the cd tray on the left. I'm looking for a Dac in $1000 range, like Burson Audio, MDHT Havana, TDAC or Rega Dac. My question is by adding one of this Dac does it improve the sound or simply moving sideway?