Congrats on the A-S801, @soundchasr. I've had one for a number of years in a second system, and think it is a great value. Read the 6moons review on it if you haven't already - "The A-S801 pounds hard on that HighEnd door." The variable loudness is great for low volume listening.
I'm using the internal dac in the 801 - and it is good enough for that system - connected to TV and a modified Sonos Connect, Wharfedale Denton Speakers and small sub. Very nice sound. I recently changed the power cord to a Audio Envy 3p - nice upgrade in SQ in my system.
Like jjss49, I would posit that the Arye Codex will be a significant upgrade over the internal dac. If you still have the Codex, would be great to hear your results of using it with the A-S801. What is your digital source?
I'm using the internal dac in the 801 - and it is good enough for that system - connected to TV and a modified Sonos Connect, Wharfedale Denton Speakers and small sub. Very nice sound. I recently changed the power cord to a Audio Envy 3p - nice upgrade in SQ in my system.
Like jjss49, I would posit that the Arye Codex will be a significant upgrade over the internal dac. If you still have the Codex, would be great to hear your results of using it with the A-S801. What is your digital source?