DAC question

I would listen to what you have for at least a year and become familiar with every nuance of the system before changing any gear. Then you'll have a true reference in your mind to make accurate comparisions. I've owned the Studio 20s and I've found that stands make a BIG difference, as they do with all monitors I've owned. If you're using cheap stands, I would upgrade them before the DAC. IMO.

Two units can use identical chips and yet sound very different.The quality and implenmentation of the analog stage and the power supply have significant influence(likely more). This is what you`re paying for with better sounding units,not merely the particular chip.
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the sound of a dac depends upon factors other than the dac chip. i suggest you set a budget, then listen to as many dacs within your price range, comparing each dac to the dac in your
arcam player

Thanks for all of your input which was helpful. Think I will sit tight for a while and enjoy my new system. Cheers

Seems you've put together a nice 1st system and I applaud your decision to wait a bit and enjoy. That being said, if you have any interest in computer audio a DAC will be in your future. The Bifrost, which has been well reviewed (I own one), is a terrific DAC in it's price range. Computer audio (DACs in particular) is advancing at a blistering pace thus bringing down the cost of some truly great technology previously unaffordable to many. It's a good time to be getting into audio. Cheers.