Just starting out

I have a Sim Audio 700i integrated amp.
No plans to change. What is the ideal setup for best SQ?

Thanks

Devilboy-
Would this apply to an integrated amp?
Plan was to go Media server->DAC->Integrated amp

Hi Devilboy-

I looked up the specs of the 700i and the DAC that I am interested in.

Integrated Amp Sim audio 700i 23,700 ohms Input impedance

Specs on Tube DAC-II-MK2 Accustic Arts are below
Digital inputs up to 192 kHz: 2 x S/P-DIF; unbalanced – 75 Ω (COAX)
1 x TOSLINK; optical
Digital input up to 96 kHz: 1 x USB 2.0
Digital inputs up to 48 kHz: 1 x AES/EBU; balanced – 110 Ω (XLR)
1 x S/P-DIF; unbalanced – 75 Ω (COAX)
1 x S/P-DIF; unbalanced – 75 Ω (BNC)
Digital outputs: 1 x S/P-DIF; unbalanced – 75 Ω (COAX)
1 x AES/EBU; balanced – 110 Ω (XLR)
Analog outputs: 1 x balanced – 2 x 33 Ω (XLR)
1 x unbalanced – 33 Ω (COAX)

Using your rule of thumb I should be OK. Correct?

Devilboy-

Here are the specs on the 700i
including the input sensitivity

Type Solid State
Configuration Dual-Mono / Balanced
Class of operation - Amplifier A/AB
Single Ended Inputs (RCA) 5 pairs
Balanced Inputs (XLR) 1 pair
Input Sensitivity 490mV - 6.0V RMS
Input Impedance 23,700 Ω
Monitor Loop 1
Preamplifier Output 1 pair @ 50 Ω (RCA)
Output Device Types - Amplifier Proprietary MOON BiPolars - 6 per channel
Output Binding Posts Gold-plated WBT
Output Power @ 8 Ω 175 Watts per channel
Output Power @ 4 Ω 350 Watts per channel
Output Impedance 0.02 Ω
Damping Factor > 400

Thank you Devil Boy...
I appreciate all the help!