Thank you for the responses. I hope to pick up the Rega Planet 2000 this week and will see how it sounds.
Considering a DAC and need advise
I own a McIntosh C28 preamp, MC2105 amp, Paradigm V4 Studio speakers, and a Rega P3 phono. I am most likely buying a Rega Planet 2000 (used) and need advise about a good DAC for the money which matches my gear in terms of performance. I really don't fully understand the necessity of a DAC. May I have a concise synopsis as to why this will be so important?