To DAC or not to DAC ?

Wondering if adding a $500 to $700 DAC to my system will make a a significant difference over using the internal DAC in my bluesound vault 2 ?

my system :

SCHIIT FREYA +

KRELL MONO BLOCKS FPB 350 mc

WILSON AUDIO SOPHIAS

THX FOR YOUR HELP

fullers11-11-2021 1:20am

fullers OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 11-11-2021 at 01:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete THX SO MUCH SOUND ADVICE !
artemus_5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,917 posts 11-11-2021 at 01:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 @ghdprentice I might be inclined to skip the DAC and get a preamp that matches the amp and speaker quality. As has been said, you have 2 really good pieces which are being held back from their ability to produce very good sound imo.
fullers OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 11-11-2021 at 02:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've just looked at a Mcintosh mc220 what do you think ? more in line ?
fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,513 posts 11-11-2021 at 03:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The answer is yes. Like a Buick is better than a Yugo. With Porsche taste.
artemus_5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,917 posts 11-11-2021 at 03:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @fullers Yes. I’m not familiar with the McIntosh preamp but I suspect it is a worthy upgrade.. I am partial to Conrad Johnson preamp myself. You may want to consider this one along with the McIntosh and choose the appropriate one for your needs. BTW I am not affiliated with the seller in any way https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649792697-conrad-johnson-et3se/