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Which DAC is better?

I am using a new  Bluesound Node 2 connected with the default RCA cables into my Parasound Hint 6.

This uses the Nodes DAC and not the Hint 6s DAC. If i understand correctly, I can connect the Node using an optical/usb cable into the Hint 6 thereby using the Hints DAC and not the Nodes.

Which is the better option? 

I am aware i can buy some cables and test this out for myself.
 I was just curious if anyone else had an opinion.
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why ask if you can just try it?  trust your ears and make the effort to decide
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The DAC in the Node 2i is very good. I have tested this. It is as good as a $700 DAC.


my personal experience is that this statement is not correct (there are numerous $700 dacs on the used market the outperforms the internal dac in the 2i)

well - on second thought - maybe the statement IS correct - it may be as a good as ’A’ $700 DAC... that would be a somewhat poor sounding one though
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