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Why get a separate DAC

I just put together another system in my house. Hegel h120, LRS speakers and BluOS streamer. I had never been exposed to DACs before because my main system is 20 years old. Question is whether a separate DAC is recommended. Obviously the Hegel has a good DAC as does the streamer. What do folks think and why? Thanks 
novatt
boxer12
8,656 posts
 
I believe DAC technology will continue to improve for years to come. That stated, having a separate DAC makes the most sense to me.

Just my opinion 
mesch
3,469 posts
 
Well you have 2 DACs now. What is you want to improve over the sonics of them? Which do you like most? 
whipsaw
758 posts
 
I own a Hegel h160, and have found my Denafrips Pontus II DAC to be superior to the internal one in the amp. It also provides more flexibility (e.g. OS/NOS, more digital input options).

This is not to disparage the HEGEL DAC at all, as it does a good job for an all-in-one integrated.
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