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Can I use a streamer with an internal dac when I have an integrated with an internal one?

I have a Parasound Hint 6 Integrated and am looking for a streamer. The Parasound has a reference internal dac, however most streamers I see have a dac in them as well. Is it possible to bypass the dac in the Parasound. I am currently looking at the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge Streamer. Any thoughts would be extremely helpful!
128x128jlmathis
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My thought would be use the Reference DAC as default and focus on Streamer / Server capacity with an emphasis on basic components.

My Integrated is a Streamer / DAC / Phono Pre / Line Input / Digital Input x4 / Pre Amp / Amp allowing only one SE Analog Input (SU-G30).
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mapman
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What @mike_in_nc  said.
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jlmathis OP
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Thanks @mike_in_nc   This is exactly what I needed to hear. Now to hunt for a streamer!
mike_in_nc
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If it's not too cheap for you, the Bluesound Node 2i gets good reviews. Might be worth a try, especially if it can be had on approval.
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fuzztone
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You’re not looking too hard. There are plenty around w/o DACs. The object is to find a DAC you like and then get a streamer. They all have various I/O.  Better upgrade path, although you will get great resale for a BluNode.
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