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DAC newbie question

I have a integra dhc 9.9 with an outlaw 7100 thru bookshelf von schweikerts vr1’s front and ctr and mb quart rears. I am looking to run an iPod using uncompressed files thru it. I have a wife and two kids so budget is an issue. I have nothing against used audio gear as everything with the exception of my speakers are used. Would the dac allow a usb input with a coaxial or analog output? Would an oppo bdp-95 suffice? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Joe in Mobile
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audioengr
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You will have better results getting the inexpensive Pure i20 on Amazon for $85. It has excellent DAC inside and excellent digital output as well. It is a digital iPod docking station. Make sure you have the 30-pin connector on your iPod. I have compared it to $6K DACs and it holds its own. Very low jitter.

I also have a OPPO BTW.

If you replace the AC adapter with a fast-reacting linear power supply, I think it might be almost world-class.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
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