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Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
it costs way less for a company to include a DAC in an integrated than build a stand alone unit of the exact same quality, not to mention cabling... 
Using CD player with outboard DAC
try the RT20 direct to the DAC for starters 
Using CD player with outboard DAC
I used the RT-20 as a transport without issue, no set up was required. Maybe the reclocker is needing something... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
and some Integrateds come with a upgradeable DAC.  no right choice, whatever makes you happy  
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
if you buy a separate DAC, it too will age,  at the same rate as the built in one... 
Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?
Very happy with Hegel H80 in second system. In five years I will either sell it or buy an external DAC.  Easy either way. 
Thoughts on my current system
preamp too 
Thoughts on my current system
plug the amp into the wall socket 
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
I thought Nuprime was started by the founder of Nuforce, to devote to higher end products and that he bought out his own designs, and that Nuforce still exists. 
Affordable amp suggestions to go with DALI-Zensor 1 speakers
I ran my Zensor 1 with Onkyo A-9555 integrated, which I highly recommend, so if you sell the preamp, it is affordable... 
Speaker cable lengths doe it matter they are not equal???
the other issue is it will be very hard to sell if you change your set up, and you will almost certainly have to buy new...but if you are choosing inexpensive cable it may not matter...there are many threads on this issue, with of course varying o... 
Vandy 3A and "Signature"
the original Signature had un upgraded crossover, different tweeter and other changes...and Vandersteen has made changes at times without changing the model number/name, as do many manufacturers  
Do 2.1 Systems Need Bass Management?
yes,  2.1 systems very much need bass management 
Audio Research LS15 vs. SP14
The Phono Stage is a major plus for the SP14 
Audio Research LS15 vs. SP14
there were also two versions of the LS15, most easy to distinguish by the removable power cord on the later version.  there was also a cap and power supply upgrade