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Which of my components has the better built in DAC?

Hi, I have a Mcintosh c2700 preamp and also have the 2024 Bluesound Node, both units have a "built in" DAC.
I know that there are better options available but this is what I have to work with today.
Does anybody have a preference or recommendation which to use? Also what is the recommended hook up , digital coax or the optical?

Ultimately I will need to test out the options but please help me with a good starting point.
Thanks for any help!!

svbigwood

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You have few ways to connect there -

1. RCA out from Node into Mc

2. Coax out from Node to Mc

3. USB out from Node to Mc

4. Toslink out from Node to Mc

Try it all. My suspicion is the Node into C2700 via USB will sound the best with second best option being coax into C2700. I don’t think the DAC in the Node with node’s analog outputs into mcintosh will match the digital connection.
But it’s worth exploring it all. You never know what will sound best to you. 

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