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Low Cost DACs

Currently I have my laptop connected directly via 1/8 jack from headphone outlet into 2 RCAs directly into my tube amp. Quality of sound is lacking to say the least!
I am considering adding an inexpensive DAC ( iFi AUDIO nano iDSD LE Portable DAC  or iFi Audio nano iOne DAC ) into the stream between the laptop & amp.My question is: will this influence the overall sound I'll hear out of my speakers? Will adding such a DAC help to increase the quality of sound produced by the system?
I'm not interested in spending a lot of money on a DAC as this is a source that I don't use as much as some others already in the system.
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stevewisc
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I was using a generic 6 foot 3.5/RCA to my Vali. I went with an 8 ft. Blue Jeans Cables BJC MSA-1 Audio Cable. It has made a noticeable difference. 

Would a more expensive cable have made a bigger difference? I doubt enough to justify the price.
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