Pure i-20 with or without outboard DAC


Hello all,

I have a Pure i-20 on the way, and I'd like to know how you are using it. Are you using the i-20's built in DAC, or is an outboard DAC preferred?

If an outboard DAC improves the sound significantly, which DACs are you using?

Thanks
hawk28

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The files on my ipod are mostly from my cd collection that I ripped to i-tunes. My plan is to get two, one for home, one for office. My office system is comprised of the musical fidelity a300 integrated and definitive technology pm700 speakers. The home system is comprised of Nola Viper iia speakers, McIntosh c15 pre, and Emotiva UPA-1 mono blocks.
Then I'm glad I decided to get the i-20. At some point down the line, I may get an outboard DAC to see if there is any improvement.

Regarding my MF gear, I have the A300 as well as the A3cr power amp, and the a3cr is now on sale as it lost a close battle to UPA-1's. I think the main difference is in the highs. With the MF amps, the highs seem a little softer compared to the Emotiva. Emotiva brings just a little bit more sparkle. Also, the UPA-1s are dead silent, so that did it for me. But, I could easily live with the MF a3 powering my fronts.
Thanks for the info. The MF V-DAC is available for pretty good prices here. I may pick one up.