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Squeezebox Duet DAC vs Rotel

I'm putting together a budget audio/home theater system where I have a Rotel RSX-1065 AV Receiver at the core. I'm also picking up a new Squeezebox Duet. My question: Should I use the Squeezebox internal DACs with RCA outs or should I use the Squeezebox coaxial digital out and use the Rotel's internal DACs?

Thanks
Brad
bfrank1972
ndfan
8 posts
 
I'm curious if you ended up trying both the dac from the rotel and the dac in the SB and if there was any difference.
How is the sound quality with whatever you decided on?
Mike
juggernaut850
11 posts
 
From my experience, the DAC in my NAD was preferable to that in the squeeze box. The NAD had a smoother more enjoyable sound, though the Duet had a bit more detail at the expensive of harshness.

On a side note, I love my Duet - it is easily the best piece of gear (of any hobby) I have in recent memory.
dmitrydr
221 posts
 
I have two Squeezeboxes - their built-in DAC is not for high fidelity systems. It's good enough for background music - I use one with Audioengine speakers, but for main system outboard DAC is a must.
vinylmeister
68 posts
 
The Squeezebox is fantastic to get audio files from your PC to your home-stereo and very convenient, and I agree with Dmityrdr - not audiophile stuff, perhaps that the Squeezebox Transporter is better
myrtle
30 posts
 
Yes, the Squeezebox is a decent transport but a poor DAC.
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