which output from SONOS to outboard DAC?

Digital Coax sounds better than Toslink.

Rich

In my experience, coax.

neither are stupendous on the stock unit, but most feel the coax is best. I felt the Toslink gave a bit mellower tone if you are into that while the coax was a little more detailed.

If you have a few bucks to spend, consider one of the modifications available for it that will put it on par with better CD transports (Cullen Circuits, Emperical Audio Pace Car, etc). I did a Cullen mod on mine and have never had cause to fire up my CD player again.

Thanks all for your responses. Always appreciate your thoughtful advice, Shazam!

Actually this is a stop-gap measure until I get my PerfectWave DAC and then, the Bridge/Lens that will make it a music server.

I did the modded ZP-80 to several outboard DAC's with the hope that it would compete with my CDP. It did not.

My PWT/PWD are broken in now and I am extremely pleased with their performance.

I too am very anxiously waiting for The Bridge. Assuming that ripped music will sound as good as my cd's do, I will be one happy camper.

...definately worth the wait.