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Is there a big difference in digital streaming devices?

I am streaming digital using Deezer running it through an inexpensive Definitive Technologies wifi streamer($300 bucks). I have an Audion Silver Night Special Edition 300b integrated amp and Zu Soul Superfly speakers. I’m wondering if I’m missing any detail by not upgrading to a “better” more expensive DAC. I’ve read reviews on some like Lampizator, Border Patrol etc. I like the fact that I can play music from my phone via WiFi to the Definitive streamer so if I went with let’s say with a Border Patrol DAC and still used the Definitive for WiFi streaming to feed the Border Patrol DAC, would the Definitive become a week link or would I hear more detail by using the DAC in the Border Patrol. 
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OP,

The Border Patrol DAC you’re considering will definately up the ante in SQ from your streamer. An external DAC would be a logical step towards achieving better SQ from digital bits and a open path for future upgrades should you choose to upgrade your streamer or DAC. But before spend your dime on any DAC, I suggest look into auditioning Bluesound Node 2.  I have recently acquired Vault 2 and I was very surprised by the internal DAC SQ and the ease of use.  I have my Vault 2 feeding directly into my ARC LS28 and it sounds pretty awesome. 

Of course the best way to know what you like is to try the Border Patrol DAC and Node 2 in your setup and let your ears guide you. 

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