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BAT VK-D5, worthwhile to get external dac?

Hello,
I'm currently using a BAT vk-d5 with nos and am pretty happy with the sound. However, I'm looking for upgrade considerations and thinking about getting an external dac. I've spoken to BAT and it seems sort of a "waste" not using what the D5 has to offer by using an external dac.
My question is would it be worthwhile (cost/benefit) to get an external dac and how much would I have to spend to get something better. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
My thanks in advance,
MHU
mhu

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jmcgrogan2
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I don't think it would be worthwhile, especially if you continue using the BAT as only a transport. If you're happy with the sound, keep it. Maybe send it to BAT for the 24 bit digital upgrade. If the upgrade bug does bite, and you do buy another DAC, I would sell the BAT and buy something else as a transport. I have a VK-D5SE, and I like it, but I believe it's tube analog output stage has more to do with why I like it then it's transport.

Regards,
John
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