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DAC question, help!

This will probably look like a stupid question but if an integrated amp has an internal DAC and my CDP has a DAC, which one is being used? The reason I'm asking is I'm looking at the Parasound HINT 6 integrated amp and I already have a Marantz ND8006 which has a good DAC. Should I get an integrated w/o a DAC?
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bluorion OP
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Thanks guys! I just worry that if I get an amp with a DAC, it will be obsolete in a year or two and not sure if want to go through the trouble for updating all the time. Some folks say stick with an all analog int amp but then I've seen so many good reviews for the HINT. Hopefully, I can do some auditioning when we can leave the house. :)
bluorion OP
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@b_limo LOL Great points!!! I was just wondering because I had seen other posts about DAC updates etc. Whatever int amp I end up getting, I would like to hold onto it for 10 years or so. My old Denon lasted over 2 decades. Just trying to get as much info as I can before i make a big purchase. I looked at Cary Audio's SS amp which looks nice but no phono stage or headphone jack. Bummer.
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