They sound different! A ripped cd can sound amazing depending on your system. I agree with some posters advocating a separate ripper via a computer with dbamp. A nas and separate streamer can make or break the end result! With that said, I don’t thing a ripper streamer dac combo is the way to go. Do your homework and enjoy the performance and flexibility of a separate streamer and dac. Consider fiber cable in the mix and you’ll be very happy. Good luck.
