I don't know the player; might well make a difference but it won't be large. You are best off getting to a shop where you can audition, or failing that, buying online where you can return over a 30-day period. Some (few) online dealers loan them out.
If you have other digital equipment - tcv, freeview/sky, the dac provides a central audio hub, that in itself is a good thing IMO.
You need to have your own ears check this out for yourself.