Do I need a DAC?


Hello.

If I purchase a cd/sacd player with a DAC($2500), and an integrated amp($4000) with DAC , both in the entry level hifi range, do i need a DAC to improve sound?

thoughts?

Thank you for taking the time.

rockanroller

@rocray 

Build your system to fit your tastes and desires. This is a hobby,not a contest. Enjoy the music first and foremost. 

Words of wisdom.  Too often it seems to evolve into a contest mentality. 

Charles

I had an Oppo 105D which had a very highly rated onboard dac.  I was loaned a schiit iggy dac, tried it and the soundstage and imaging improved greatly.  I bought it.