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newbie DAC question

Hello!

I broke into the HiFi world about two years ago and l would love to know if a DAC would improve my system in a way that's worth my while. I currently have the following setup:

- Elac Debut B6s
- Music Hall A15.2 integrated
- Onkyo C7030 CD player
- Sextet and Bel interconnnects borrowed from a buddy
- Speakers are on stands carefully placed where they work best with the carpeted room.

I've read good reviews on the Musical Fidelity V90DAC and several Schiit models, but I can't determine, based on any literature out there, if my setup is at a level that would make a DAC worthwhile (or even noticeable). If it WOULD make a difference, does anyone have any suggestions for coaxial or optical interconnnects to go along with it?

Thank you much!
kremrik
kremrik OP
18 posts
 
And I apologize for any ignorance/confusion relating to this topic, DAC's are very far out of my comfort zone... 
mesch
3,463 posts
 
You could purchase the V-90 from Music Direct and the Bitfrost from Schiit and try them out. Both have return policy. Ask each vender as to their thoughts regarding the improvement over your CD player’s DAC. I would use a Coax digital cable.  

kremrik OP
18 posts
 

@mesch that's a great idea. And I will most certainly ask them about the potential improvement. Do you have any coax cable recommendations? I've been eying up Blue Jeans Cables tentatively.

Thanks!

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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 

Hi Kremrik, if you just play Redbook cd's  you may get a better sound by using the Schitt  Bifrost Dac (with Multibit upgrade) which makes it better for PCM (Redbook replay) and you can try it for 15 days as well or return it.


Cheers George 

kremrik OP
18 posts
 
@georgelofi that's good to know, thanks! What makes the multibit better than the standard one? Is that the same as the "analog upgrade" I keep reading about?
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