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Why a separate DAC?

Hey folks,

I recently finished upgrading all of my equipment. I settled on an Arcam AVR (which is amazing), and KEF R-series speakers for my front mains. I've been debating if I should get a separate DAC, but based on what I've read, my AVR already has a DAC in it. Is there any point in getting a separate one to handle processing the signal, is the benefit incremental, or is there a potential to unlock even better sound?
unctonythetiger
shakeydeal
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If you music is only important enough to listen to it through an AVR, then you don't need a better DAC.

I also contend that you don't need a better DAC for movies either.

So it seems as though you are set.

Shakey
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mapman
22,182 posts
 
Separate DAC is one practical way to tweak the sound if needed or desired. ITs that simple. If built in DAC already in use sounds good enough, then no need.
beewax
173 posts
 
If you like the amazing sound of Arcam AVR. Keep it and enjoy. Separate DAC only enables you to change the sound to music the way it was intended to be heard:
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