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Do I need an external DAC to play my music files?

I currently own an Integra DHC-80.1 and an Oppo BDP-95. I usually plug my usb stick into the Integra to listen to my files. Am I getting the most out of my system in doing so (not the most techy person)? I read somewhere that even if it is reading at 44.1kHz it is not the best. What would solve this?
gpetrons962
rlwainwright
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If you took the USB stick and plugged it into the Oppo and then connected the Oppo to your preamp using analog cables, you would be using the Oppo's DACs, which are quite good...

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gpetrons962 OP
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When I play my music files on the Integra, the song is displayed at whatever the bit rate (192/256/320,etc) and then 44.1kHz. And I've read that there are DACs that take those files and boosts them from 44.1 to 192. So what is out there that does this (relatively cheap) and/or is this even worth the trouble?
djohnson54
396 posts
 
I believe that Kal (Kr4) has reviewed the Integra and I know he has experience with the Oppo. Maybe he'll jump in with some advice on the relative merits of their DACs and how the upsampling on each works.
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