For the same $, should I go integrated or power?

I have a DAC, my question is, at the $300-$500 range, would it be better to go DAC -> Power Amp or buy a integrated amp and go DAC-> Integrated.

Thanks!

vx201305-12-2013 7:34pm

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tonyangel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 309 posts 05-14-2013 at 03:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Which DAC do you have? Not all volume controls are created equally. Some cut bits and some don't. If you're DAC has a volume control, you may be able to get away with running it straight to an amp, but check the impedance specs on the equipment.
roscoeiii Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,155 posts 05-13-2013 at 10:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Details would help. What DAC? The output impedance of the DAC will be important. What speakers? Any amp purchase should focus on an amp that is a good match for the speakers you have. Absent any of those details, I'd recommend an integrated like the TBI Millenia, if your speakers are efficient enough for them. Check out this recent review: http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue67/tbi_millenia.htm
rlwainwright Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,904 posts 05-13-2013 at 05:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Power amp, providing your DAC provides adequate preamp capability. Check out the Emotiva USP-1 if you need a preamp... http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/usp1 Power amp: http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/amplifiers/products/xpa200 -RW-

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