Benefit of DAC? Thinking of Bel Canto 2

oops, meant to address my comment to lilavine and not mr. cedar...just change the names :)

Lilavine-

Take your time and do your research.
You can get very good digital for a reasonable price.
New digital units are the worst investment in audio-buy used and buy something that is well liked so you can sell it if you end up not liking it.

Lilavine,
One of thepleasures of this hobby is the research required to make a reasonable choice. I think Lkdog makes some good points. This site and the various on-line audio magazines contain reviews of equipment. Enjoy the browse through various articles. Here are some good article sources:
Audio Asylum
Enjoy the Music
TNT Audio
Stereophile
6Moons
Stereo Times

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. .