I'm thinking an Audiofly DAC or similar to upgrade Spotify Premium sound quality into my A/V system.
However, I need to understand clearly whether or not this is a worthwhile or voided route to take because of an AVR being used.So far, I gather that using a Netbook > USB cable > DAC > RCA Output (directly) into Stereo Integrated Amp would bring sound quality improvements attributed to using the external DAC in a 2.0 stereo setup. Digital to Analogue processes One !I am using the pre-outs on an AVR into a Stereo Integrated Amp so I can use the AVR's bass management Subwoofer control for a 2.1 system.Here's where I become unsure, sending on the improved signal from the DAC to an AVR. Does the AVR cause a detriment or even void the connected external DAC's signal by using its own internal DAC ? (and does this negate/void improvements made from adding the external Audiofly DAC earlier in the connection chain ?) Digital to Analogue processes Two ?!Using a 2.1 setup in this way should I buy a DAC , or are DAC's only good for upgrading 2.0 ?Many Thanks for all advice.
However, I need to understand clearly whether or not this is a worthwhile or voided route to take because of an AVR being used.So far, I gather that using a Netbook > USB cable > DAC > RCA Output (directly) into Stereo Integrated Amp would bring sound quality improvements attributed to using the external DAC in a 2.0 stereo setup. Digital to Analogue processes One !I am using the pre-outs on an AVR into a Stereo Integrated Amp so I can use the AVR's bass management Subwoofer control for a 2.1 system.Here's where I become unsure, sending on the improved signal from the DAC to an AVR. Does the AVR cause a detriment or even void the connected external DAC's signal by using its own internal DAC ? (and does this negate/void improvements made from adding the external Audiofly DAC earlier in the connection chain ?) Digital to Analogue processes Two ?!Using a 2.1 setup in this way should I buy a DAC , or are DAC's only good for upgrading 2.0 ?Many Thanks for all advice.