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I want to buy my first IEM. I am so confused please help me

I'm looking for a DAC and I'm confused between the JCally JM6 Pro, JM12 and Audiocular Aura.

My main priorities are:

Best overall sound quality

Clean and detailed vocals

Good instrument separation

Reliability and long-term durability

Value for money

I'll mostly use it with my phone for music listening and IEMs.

For those who have tried any of these DACs, which one would you recommend and why? I'd love to hear your experiences regarding sound quality, power output, build quality, and any issues you've faced.

I'm currently using the Kiwi Ears Cadenza and trying to decide between the Fosi Audio DS2 and the Audiocular Aura as my portable DAC/amp.

From what I've read:

Fosi DS2 seems to have better overall reputation, build quality, and compatibility.

Audiocular Aura offers app support, PEQ, and plenty of power, but I've also seen some concerns about long-term build quality.

Both use the CS43131 DAC chip and are similarly priced in my region.

My priorities are:

Sound quality

Reliability and durability

Compatibility with Android phones, I am using poco X7

Low noise floor with IEMs

Good long-term value

For those who have tried one or both, which would you choose for the Kiwi Ears Cadenza and why?