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Integrated Amp Vs. Outboard DAC

Hi, I wanted to see what the prevailing opinion is out there. I am trying to put together a decent mid-fi system and am stuck on what to do in terms of amplifiers. In your opinion which is better an integrated amp with digital inputs or one without and an outboard DAC? I plan on using the system in my main living area and it needs to work with the tv as an input and a digital source. It needs to be easy enough for the kids and wife to use. At this point what are the pros and cons of going with one or the other?
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I'll address your Zu question. As a Def IV owner, I'm very enthusiastic about the company's approach with high efficiency, high impedance speakers flexible enough for most any amp (why not?) but especially the SET and OTL's that so many audiogoners have expressed an interest in trying. Of course, you are more interested in the more reasonably priced offerings, still, I would encourage you to step up to one with their better tweeter. ( Owner, Sean Casey, & Co. offer great customer support too.)
The Zu has been a "keeper" in my high-turnover world.
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