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Does the 'Buck' Start with the DAC?

Some members have expressed that the server / streaming front end is less important than the DAC.

I subscribe to the position that "Everything Matters"

As I consider front end choices, I'm trying to gauge if I should be leaning more heavily on a DAC versus a SOURCE (server / streamer).

Feedback and perspective from both camps, or any others, will be helpful. Thank you.

Please Note:  I'm not looking for validation of the position that "only the bits" matter... I accept that some believe this wholeheartedly... and that's okay by me. 
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I’m in the camp of it all matters. But my digital front end is
36% streamer
64% DAC 
Innuos zenith mkiii 
Aqua La Scala mk2 optologic.

But it’s what worked for me. Tried more than a few DACs and streamers. But that’s part of the fun of it for me. Looking and listening. I’m lucky to have a audio salon in my area that will let me take home just about any of the items they carry for weeks at a time to audition in my home. 
Just one more reason to support the local audio stores. 
BTW... I used the word salon instead of store. Kinda makes me feel like I’m “all that” using words like that......lol
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