DAC Help


Could everyone give me some insight to what kind of outboard DAC is equal in performance to the built-in DAC in my B&K AVR 307, and opinions on whether or not to go outboard ? Using a Adcom GCD-700 as CD Player. (NO Adcom bashing PLEASE!!) Thanks alot.
justy

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Justy, I have an Avr 202 and use the stereo direct option (analog in) via a Marantz cc48 changer/MSB Link DAC II/ Monarchy DIP 24/96. This works very well. I would try running the analog out of the Adcom as well as the digital connection and see which one you prefer. If neither is acceptable, I'd try looking into outbord Dacs then. Hope this helps. It's my understanding that the B&K does not'digitize' all inputs. This was a consideration for me in getting acceptable 2 channel performance combined with HT. I'm pleased with this set-up. Very good to great soundstaging and resolution. (speakers are Totem Model One's-non bi-wire with a KEF Coda S ((so so)) Sub run in "Ultra" mode) Again, Hope this helps. I'd like to know how things turn out for you.