Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC?


I'm currently looking at integrateds. Ideally, I'd like the next one to be my last and I'm wondering whether I need to purchase one with an internal DAC to provide flexibility for computer audio should I be compelled to go that route in the future. Will today's DACs be outmoded 3 years from now? Am I better off waiting to buy a separate DAC until I really need one? I'm confused. Technology is speeding up and my middle aged brain is slowing down! 

stuartk

Showing 4 responses by jl35

Very happy with Hegel H80 in second system. In five years I will either sell it or buy an external DAC.  Easy either way.
if you buy a separate DAC, it too will age,  at the same rate as the built in one...
and some Integrateds come with a upgradeable DAC.  no right choice, whatever makes you happy 
it costs way less for a company to include a DAC in an integrated than build a stand alone unit of the exact same quality, not to mention cabling...