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newbie DAC question

Hello!

I broke into the HiFi world about two years ago and l would love to know if a DAC would improve my system in a way that's worth my while. I currently have the following setup:

- Elac Debut B6s
- Music Hall A15.2 integrated
- Onkyo C7030 CD player
- Sextet and Bel interconnnects borrowed from a buddy
- Speakers are on stands carefully placed where they work best with the carpeted room.

I've read good reviews on the Musical Fidelity V90DAC and several Schiit models, but I can't determine, based on any literature out there, if my setup is at a level that would make a DAC worthwhile (or even noticeable). If it WOULD make a difference, does anyone have any suggestions for coaxial or optical interconnnects to go along with it?

Thank you much!
kremrik

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edincleve
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Hi kremrik

You should have had your Musical Fidelity V90 DAC for a couple weeks by now.

What are you playing through it, and how does it sound?

Yage said "...a DAC connected to your CD player would make a noticeable difference in your system."

I'm  not sure what he meant unless you have a digital output from the Onkyo C7030 CD player. If so, have you tried to use the V90 DAC instead of the built-in DAC?

Also, have you tried playing the same music with the CD Player and the DAC? You could rip the CD, and then play the WMA or FLAC through the DAC, and compare the two.

Btw, this is my equipment:

Speakers - Elac B6
CD Player - NAD C 516BEE CD Player
Preamplifier - Parasound Halo P5
Power Amplifier - Rotel RB-1080

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