SMSL DO100 PRO HiFi Balanced DAC with 2X ES9039Q2M & XMOS XU316, 768kHz/DSD512 USB Audio MQA Decoder Preamp, Bluetooth 5.1/Opt/Coax/HDMI ARC Input, RCA/XLR Digital-Analog Converter for PS5/Amp

Thanks everyone for the helpful comments. I'm learning a lot! At least I have some other avenues to try. I guess a second question I have is if getting a receiver is worth it? I was trying not to spend the money but I'm also not 100% opposed if there are benefits it would offer as opposed to trying to do the configuration I am now. Something like this maybe?: https://a.co/d/06XxIktS

You're welcome. Here's another one I missed: Amazon.com: SMSL DO100 PRO HiFi Balanced DAC with 2X ES9039Q2M & XMOS XU316, 768kHz/DSD512 USB Audio MQA Decoder Preamp, Bluetooth 5.1/Opt/Coax/HDMI ARC Input, RCA/XLR Digital-Analog Converter for PS5/Amp : Electronics