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Digital/Optical out from Streaming Devices (Bluesound, Heos, etc) to Preamp- difference?

I am integrating a streaming device in to the system strictly for Tidal streaming purposes, and possibly 44.K music files on a hard disk that will be plugged in to the streaming unit.

I will not be using the DAC in the streaming units, rather take the digital out (optical or coax) in to my preamp and let it do the DA conversion.

Am I correct in thinking that it will make no difference in sound quality which player I use as I'm just using its digital out (digital is digital?)  I understand there would be differences if I were to use their analog outputs.

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thanks for your reply, I have the same experiences as you.  In this situation the only variable is the specific digital output of each device, cabling source (Tidal) and gear is the same/constant.

I am demoing the Heos by Denon, and considering the Bluesound Node 2, but with no difference on the digital output of the 2 units, does't make sense to spend $500 on Bluesound vs. $350 on Heos.
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