In almost every case, the DAC is going to plug into the wall...and then send its signal to a preamplifier and in some cases direct to the amplifier.
Some amplifiers have one input and a volume control and therefore can usually be fed directly by a DAC whether it has a volume control or not. (One thing to note....if the DAC does not have a volume control with a remote, then you will be stuck adjusting the volume manually on the DAC).
Here is an example of a really good amplifier with a volume control....designed to be fed by a DAC...and can almost certainly be had during their summer sale for at least 20% off.
https://www.cherryamp.com/the-stm-store
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=dutekkr2qvornd8kdcdpbdiq94&topic=149310.0
Other amplifiers, that do not have a volume control can also usually be fed by a DAC...but then the DAC must have a volume control and the volume control must be set so that after shutting off, it stays at zero and does not reset to 100%.
It is also worth noting that some people will tell you that using a preamplifier will give you a "better/fuller/more realistic" result. Others will tell you that if the amplifier was designed so that it might be fed by a DAC...then a preamplifier is not needed.
Some amplifiers have one input and a volume control and therefore can usually be fed directly by a DAC whether it has a volume control or not. (One thing to note....if the DAC does not have a volume control with a remote, then you will be stuck adjusting the volume manually on the DAC).
Here is an example of a really good amplifier with a volume control....designed to be fed by a DAC...and can almost certainly be had during their summer sale for at least 20% off.
https://www.cherryamp.com/the-stm-store
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=dutekkr2qvornd8kdcdpbdiq94&topic=149310.0
Other amplifiers, that do not have a volume control can also usually be fed by a DAC...but then the DAC must have a volume control and the volume control must be set so that after shutting off, it stays at zero and does not reset to 100%.
It is also worth noting that some people will tell you that using a preamplifier will give you a "better/fuller/more realistic" result. Others will tell you that if the amplifier was designed so that it might be fed by a DAC...then a preamplifier is not needed.