Should I use the dac in my node2i or the one in a marantz av7705?

Just looking for some informed opinions.

should I use the dac in a node2i or a marantz av7705?

the rest of the path contains proceed hpa amplifiers and a pair of Magnepan 1.7i. And a pair of rel 12 t series subs.

thanks in advance.

m3thos05-23-2022 12:48am

mceljo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,357 posts 05-23-2022 at 02:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It can't be hard to try both out and see if you have a preference or can even tell a difference. I have a Bluesound Node 2i and prefer to use a standalone DAC. My uninformed opinion would be to go digital into the Marantz and eliminate an analog connection that's more likely to be susceptible to a disturbance in the force.
bsme85 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 151 posts 05-23-2022 at 04:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would use the dac that sounds better.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 05-23-2022 at 05:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would use the dac that sounds better. winner winner kentucky fried chicken dinner...😂
wlutke Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 725 posts 05-23-2022 at 12:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete PD Creative Without this the streamer itself is the true bottleneck, not the internal or external DAC. I have them on the 2i and n130. Just incredible. They invoiced me with PayPal in US dollars. The sale price (370 PLN) is currently US $85.