mtrot
I have never really given much consideration to an integrated amp w/ built in DAC until I heard the Rega Elicit-R a few years ago. Along this theme, I spent time w/ an ARC CD9 and Aesthetix Romulus spinners. Each featuring a killer DAC section for several applications.
Recently, I had the pleasure of spending time w/ the Anthem STR and its DAC connected to an inexpensive Yamaha universal player.
In each case, each product was outstanding in its own way.
Compare all of these products to an original Audio Alchemy DAC from the 90's and you might be amazed at the technological advances in 2018.
I do not believe that I would ever purchase an external DAC.
I could possibly enjoy one of the above mentioned products that incorporates an internal DAC as part of its concept/design.
Happy Listening!
I have never really given much consideration to an integrated amp w/ built in DAC until I heard the Rega Elicit-R a few years ago. Along this theme, I spent time w/ an ARC CD9 and Aesthetix Romulus spinners. Each featuring a killer DAC section for several applications.
Recently, I had the pleasure of spending time w/ the Anthem STR and its DAC connected to an inexpensive Yamaha universal player.
In each case, each product was outstanding in its own way.
Compare all of these products to an original Audio Alchemy DAC from the 90's and you might be amazed at the technological advances in 2018.
I do not believe that I would ever purchase an external DAC.
I could possibly enjoy one of the above mentioned products that incorporates an internal DAC as part of its concept/design.
Happy Listening!